Home / 2,671.67-3,686.58-1,492.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.67, 3,686.58 and 1,492.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.67, 3,686.58 and 1,492.72 is: 2,059.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.67 : 3,686.58 = 1,492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.67/3,686.58 = 1,492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.67x = 3,686.58 × 1,492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.67x = 5,503,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,503,022.48/2,671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.77

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.