Home / 2,618.07-3,612.96-1,439.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.07, 3,612.96 and 1,439.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.07, 3,612.96 and 1,439.19 is: 1,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.07 : 3,612.96 = 1,439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.07/3,612.96 = 1,439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.07x = 3,612.96 × 1,439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.07x = 5,199,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,735.90/2,618.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.10

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.