Home / 2,719.84-3,753.43-1,541.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.84, 3,753.43 and 1,541.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.84, 3,753.43 and 1,541.16 is: 2,126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.84 : 3,753.43 = 1,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.84/3,753.43 = 1,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.84x = 3,753.43 × 1,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.84x = 5,784,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784,636.18/2,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.83

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.