Home / 2,750.58-3,795.66-1,571.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.58, 3,795.66 and 1,571.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.58, 3,795.66 and 1,571.42 is: 2,168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.58 : 3,795.66 = 1,571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.58/3,795.66 = 1,571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.58x = 3,795.66 × 1,571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.58x = 5,964,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,585.53/2,750.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.48

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.