Home / 2,802.27-4,203.36-953.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.27, 4,203.36 and 953.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.27, 4,203.36 and 953.36 is: 1,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.27 : 4,203.36 = 953.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.27/4,203.36 = 953.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.27x = 4,203.36 × 953.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.27x = 4,007,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,294.27/2,802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.02

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.