Home / 2,128.99-3,190.24-895.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.99, 3,190.24 and 895.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.99, 3,190.24 and 895.73 is: 1,342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.99 : 3,190.24 = 895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.99/3,190.24 = 895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.99x = 3,190.24 × 895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.99x = 2,857,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,593.68/2,128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.23

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.