Home / 2,705-4,055.18-949.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705, 4,055.18 and 949.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705, 4,055.18 and 949.76 is: 1,423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705 : 4,055.18 = 949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705/4,055.18 = 949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705x = 4,055.18 × 949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705x = 3,851,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,447.76/2,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.83

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.