Home / 3,183.72-4,775.58-875.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.72, 4,775.58 and 875.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.72, 4,775.58 and 875.32 is: 1,312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.72 : 4,775.58 = 875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.72/4,775.58 = 875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.72x = 4,775.58 × 875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.72x = 4,180,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,160.69/3,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.98

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.