Home / 2,139.84-2,952.90-1,195.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.84, 2,952.90 and 1,195.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.84, 2,952.90 and 1,195.62 is: 1,649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.84 : 2,952.90 = 1,195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.84/2,952.90 = 1,195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.84x = 2,952.90 × 1,195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.84x = 3,530,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,546.30/2,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.91

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.