Home / 2,167.28-2,991.32-1,283.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.28, 2,991.32 and 1,283.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.28, 2,991.32 and 1,283.28 is: 1,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.28 : 2,991.32 = 1,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.28/2,991.32 = 1,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.28x = 2,991.32 × 1,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.28x = 3,838,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,701.13/2,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.21

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.