Home / 2,127.20-3,192-895.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.20, 3,192 and 895.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.20, 3,192 and 895.76 is: 1,344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.20 : 3,192 = 895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.20/3,192 = 895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.20x = 3,192 × 895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.20x = 2,859,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,265.92/2,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.15

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.