Home / 2,801.16-3,856.78-2,380.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.16, 3,856.78 and 2,380.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.16, 3,856.78 and 2,380.64 is: 3,277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.16 : 3,856.78 = 2,380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.16/3,856.78 = 2,380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.16x = 3,856.78 × 2,380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.16x = 9,181,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181,604.74/2,801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.79

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.