Home / 2,138.82-2,951.28-1,254.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.82, 2,951.28 and 1,254.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.82, 2,951.28 and 1,254.44 is: 1,730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.82 : 2,951.28 = 1,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.82/2,951.28 = 1,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.82x = 2,951.28 × 1,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.82x = 3,702,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,188.93/2,138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.95

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.