Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.01, 4,296 and 915.75
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,864.01, 4,296 and 915.75 is: 1,373.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,864.01 : 4,296 = 915.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,864.01/4,296 = 915.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,864.01x = 4,296 × 915.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,864.01x = 3,934,062 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,934,062/2,864.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373.62
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 1,432.01, 2,148 and 457.88
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 5,728.02, 8,592 and 1,831.50
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 2,865.01, 4,297.50 and 916.75
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 4,296.02, 6,444 and 1,373.63
1.5x scale
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.