Home / 2,775.07-4,160.98-1,042.75

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.07, 4,160.98 and 1,042.75

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.07, 4,160.98 and 1,042.75 is: 1,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.07 : 4,160.98 = 1,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.07/4,160.98 = 1,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.07x = 4,160.98 × 1,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.07x = 4,338,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,861.90/2,775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.51

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.