Home / 2,143.82-3,213.16-1,104.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.82, 3,213.16 and 1,104.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.82, 3,213.16 and 1,104.32 is: 1,655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.82 : 3,213.16 = 1,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.82/3,213.16 = 1,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.82x = 3,213.16 × 1,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.82x = 3,548,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,338.02/2,143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.15

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.