Home / 2,172.98-2,997.62-1,426.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.98, 2,997.62 and 1,426.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.98, 2,997.62 and 1,426.84 is: 1,968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.98 : 2,997.62 = 1,426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.98/2,997.62 = 1,426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.98x = 2,997.62 × 1,426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.98x = 4,277,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,114.84/2,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.32

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.