Home / 2,780.82-4,170.02-832.57

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.82, 4,170.02 and 832.57

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.82, 4,170.02 and 832.57 is: 1,248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.82 : 4,170.02 = 832.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.82/4,170.02 = 832.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.82x = 4,170.02 × 832.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.82x = 3,471,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,818.96/2,780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.49

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.