Home / 2,821.88-3,894.19-1,579.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.88, 3,894.19 and 1,579.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.88, 3,894.19 and 1,579.88 is: 2,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.88 : 3,894.19 = 1,579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.88/3,894.19 = 1,579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.88x = 3,894.19 × 1,579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.88x = 6,152,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,329.48/2,821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.23

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.