Home / 2,165.22-2,987.34-1,325.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.22, 2,987.34 and 1,325.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.22, 2,987.34 and 1,325.04 is: 1,828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.22 : 2,987.34 = 1,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.22/2,987.34 = 1,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.22x = 2,987.34 × 1,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.22x = 3,958,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,344.99/2,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.15

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.