Home / 2,560-3,840.72-1,261.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560, 3,840.72 and 1,261.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560, 3,840.72 and 1,261.12 is: 1,892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560 : 3,840.72 = 1,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560/3,840.72 = 1,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560x = 3,840.72 × 1,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560x = 4,843,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,608.81/2,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.03

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.