Home / 2,127.15-3,190.54-740.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.15, 3,190.54 and 740.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.15, 3,190.54 and 740.25 is: 1,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.15 : 3,190.54 = 740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.15/3,190.54 = 740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.15x = 3,190.54 × 740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.15x = 2,361,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,787.41/2,127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.31

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.