Home / 1,509-2,082.24-879.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509, 2,082.24 and 879.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509, 2,082.24 and 879.66 is: 1,213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509 : 2,082.24 = 879.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509/2,082.24 = 879.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509x = 2,082.24 × 879.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509x = 1,831,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,663.24/1,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.83

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.