Home / 2,008.33-2,771.69-1,222.83

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.33, 2,771.69 and 1,222.83

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.33, 2,771.69 and 1,222.83 is: 1,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.33 : 2,771.69 = 1,222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.33/2,771.69 = 1,222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.33x = 2,771.69 × 1,222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.33x = 3,389,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,299.57/2,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.62

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.