Home / 26,864-37,072.32-15,088

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864, 37,072.32 and 15,088

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864, 37,072.32 and 15,088 is: 20,821.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864 : 37,072.32 = 15,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864/37,072.32 = 15,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864x = 37,072.32 × 15,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864x = 559,347,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,347,164.16/26,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.44

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.