Home / 2,926.99-4,039.36-1,668.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.99, 4,039.36 and 1,668.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.99, 4,039.36 and 1,668.24 is: 2,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.99 : 4,039.36 = 1,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.99/4,039.36 = 1,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.99x = 4,039.36 × 1,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.99x = 6,738,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738,632.90/2,926.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.24

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.