Home / 2,008.52-3,013.46-1,267.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008.52, 3,013.46 and 1,267.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,008.52, 3,013.46 and 1,267.28 is: 1,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008.52 : 3,013.46 = 1,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008.52/3,013.46 = 1,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008.52x = 3,013.46 × 1,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008.52x = 3,818,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,876.19/2,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.34

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.