Home / 2,595-3,581.18-1,586.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595, 3,581.18 and 1,586.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595, 3,581.18 and 1,586.88 is: 2,189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595 : 3,581.18 = 1,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595/3,581.18 = 1,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595x = 3,581.18 × 1,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595x = 5,682,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,902.92/2,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.94

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.