Home / 2,127.70-3,192.45-1,348.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.70, 3,192.45 and 1,348.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.70, 3,192.45 and 1,348.30 is: 2,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.70 : 3,192.45 = 1,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.70/3,192.45 = 1,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.70x = 3,192.45 × 1,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.70x = 4,304,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,380.34/2,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.02

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.