Home / 2,185.80-3,016.41-1,191.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.80, 3,016.41 and 1,191.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.80, 3,016.41 and 1,191.08 is: 1,643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.80 : 3,016.41 = 1,191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.80/3,016.41 = 1,191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.80x = 3,016.41 × 1,191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.80x = 3,592,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,770.54/2,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.69

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.