Home / 3,128.32-4,317.66-2,009.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.32, 4,317.66 and 2,009.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.32, 4,317.66 and 2,009.08 is: 2,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.32 : 4,317.66 = 2,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.32/4,317.66 = 2,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.32x = 4,317.66 × 2,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.32x = 8,674,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,524.35/3,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.90

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.