Home / 2,127-3,190.32-1,155

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127, 3,190.32 and 1,155

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127, 3,190.32 and 1,155 is: 1,732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127 : 3,190.32 = 1,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127/3,190.32 = 1,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127x = 3,190.32 × 1,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127x = 3,684,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,819.60/2,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.40

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.