Home / 2,129.56-3,195.66-832.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.56, 3,195.66 and 832.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.56, 3,195.66 and 832.12 is: 1,248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.56 : 3,195.66 = 832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.56/3,195.66 = 832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.56x = 3,195.66 × 832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.56x = 2,659,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,172.60/2,129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.70

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.