Home / 2,007.97-3,011.62-547.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.97, 3,011.62 and 547.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.97, 3,011.62 and 547.23 is: 820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.97 : 3,011.62 = 547.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.97/3,011.62 = 547.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.97x = 3,011.62 × 547.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.97x = 1,648,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,061.47/2,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.76

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.