Home / 2,605.37-3,905.91-1,218.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.37, 3,905.91 and 1,218.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.37, 3,905.91 and 1,218.02 is: 1,826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.37 : 3,905.91 = 1,218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.37/3,905.91 = 1,218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.37x = 3,905.91 × 1,218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.37x = 4,757,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,456.97/2,605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.02

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.