Home / 2,805.59-3,871.37-1,546.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.59, 3,871.37 and 1,546.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.59, 3,871.37 and 1,546.54 is: 2,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.59 : 3,871.37 = 1,546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.59/3,871.37 = 1,546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.59x = 3,871.37 × 1,546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.59x = 5,987,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987,240.17/2,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.04

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.