Home / 2,007.92-3,013.14-853.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.92, 3,013.14 and 853.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.92, 3,013.14 and 853.58 is: 1,280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.92 : 3,013.14 = 853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.92/3,013.14 = 853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.92x = 3,013.14 × 853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.92x = 2,571,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,956.04/2,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.91

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.