Home / 2,127.06-3,192.62-1,153.85

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.06, 3,192.62 and 1,153.85

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.06, 3,192.62 and 1,153.85 is: 1,731.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.06 : 3,192.62 = 1,153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.06/3,192.62 = 1,153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.06x = 3,192.62 × 1,153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.06x = 3,683,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,782.85/2,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.87

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.