Home / 2,908.16-4,361.92-856

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.16, 4,361.92 and 856

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.16, 4,361.92 and 856 is: 1,283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.16 : 4,361.92 = 856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.16/4,361.92 = 856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.16x = 4,361.92 × 856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.16x = 3,733,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,803.52/2,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.91

Related Problems

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.