Home / 2,771.72-3,825.06-1,592.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.72, 3,825.06 and 1,592.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.72, 3,825.06 and 1,592.90 is: 2,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.72 : 3,825.06 = 1,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.72/3,825.06 = 1,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.72x = 3,825.06 × 1,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.72x = 6,092,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092,938.07/2,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.25

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.