Home / 2,006.56-3,008.44-965.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.56, 3,008.44 and 965.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.56, 3,008.44 and 965.32 is: 1,447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.56 : 3,008.44 = 965.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.56/3,008.44 = 965.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.56x = 3,008.44 × 965.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.56x = 2,904,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,107.30/2,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.31

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.