Home / 2,528.58-3,792.83-968.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.58, 3,792.83 and 968.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.58, 3,792.83 and 968.16 is: 1,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.58 : 3,792.83 = 968.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.58/3,792.83 = 968.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.58x = 3,792.83 × 968.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.58x = 3,672,061.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,061.45/2,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.22

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.