Home / 2,131.88-3,195.93-832.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.88, 3,195.93 and 832.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.88, 3,195.93 and 832.37 is: 1,247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.88 : 3,195.93 = 832.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.88/3,195.93 = 832.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.88x = 3,195.93 × 832.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.88x = 2,660,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,196.25/2,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.82

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.