Home / 3,828-5,742.96-1,092

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828, 5,742.96 and 1,092

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828, 5,742.96 and 1,092 is: 1,638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828 : 5,742.96 = 1,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828/5,742.96 = 1,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828x = 5,742.96 × 1,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828x = 6,271,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,271,312.32/3,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.27

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.