Home / 3,268.71-4,903.11-928.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.71, 4,903.11 and 928.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.71, 4,903.11 and 928.71 is: 1,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.71 : 4,903.11 = 928.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.71/4,903.11 = 928.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.71x = 4,903.11 × 928.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.71x = 4,553,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,582.19/3,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.08

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.