Home / 2,426.91-3,638.21-1,127.67

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.91, 3,638.21 and 1,127.67

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.91, 3,638.21 and 1,127.67 is: 1,690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.91 : 3,638.21 = 1,127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.91/3,638.21 = 1,127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.91x = 3,638.21 × 1,127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.91x = 4,102,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,694.63/2,426.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.50

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.