Home / 2,571.28-3,856.12-722.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.28, 3,856.12 and 722.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.28, 3,856.12 and 722.28 is: 1,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.28 : 3,856.12 = 722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.28/3,856.12 = 722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.28x = 3,856.12 × 722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.28x = 2,785,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,198.35/2,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.20

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.