Home / 3,289.81-4,542.97-2,112.93

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.81, 4,542.97 and 2,112.93

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.81, 4,542.97 and 2,112.93 is: 2,917.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.81 : 4,542.97 = 2,112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.81/4,542.97 = 2,112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.81x = 4,542.97 × 2,112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.81x = 9,598,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,972.32/3,289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.79

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.