Home / 2,755.21-3,801.93-1,560.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.21, 3,801.93 and 1,560.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.21, 3,801.93 and 1,560.25 is: 2,153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.21 : 3,801.93 = 1,560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.21/3,801.93 = 1,560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.21x = 3,801.93 × 1,560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.21x = 5,931,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,961.28/2,755.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.00

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.