Home / 3,121.67-4,307.80-1,795.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.67, 4,307.80 and 1,795.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.67, 4,307.80 and 1,795.58 is: 2,477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.67 : 4,307.80 = 1,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.67/4,307.80 = 1,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.67x = 4,307.80 × 1,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.67x = 7,735,017.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,017.25/3,121.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.84

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.