Home / 2,806.35-3,872.71-1,627.53

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.35, 3,872.71 and 1,627.53

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.35, 3,872.71 and 1,627.53 is: 2,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.35 : 3,872.71 = 1,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.35/3,872.71 = 1,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.35x = 3,872.71 × 1,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.35x = 6,302,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302,951.71/2,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.96

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.