Home / 2,728.84-4,091.64-995.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.84, 4,091.64 and 995.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.84, 4,091.64 and 995.44 is: 1,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.84 : 4,091.64 = 995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.84/4,091.64 = 995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.84x = 4,091.64 × 995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.84x = 4,072,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,982.12/2,728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.57

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.