Home / 4,190-5,782.38-2,327

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190, 5,782.38 and 2,327

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190, 5,782.38 and 2,327 is: 3,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190 : 5,782.38 = 2,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190/5,782.38 = 2,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190x = 5,782.38 × 2,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190x = 13,455,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455,598.26/4,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.36

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.