Home / 3,052-4,210.08-2,055.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052, 4,210.08 and 2,055.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052, 4,210.08 and 2,055.52 is: 2,835.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052 : 4,210.08 = 2,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052/4,210.08 = 2,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052x = 4,210.08 × 2,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052x = 8,653,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,903.64/3,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.49

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.