Home / 2,843.22-3,924.71-2,103.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.22, 3,924.71 and 2,103.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.22, 3,924.71 and 2,103.14 is: 2,903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.22 : 3,924.71 = 2,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.22/3,924.71 = 2,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.22x = 3,924.71 × 2,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.22x = 8,254,214.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,214.59/2,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.12

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.