Home / 2,009.15-2,771.46-1,211.93

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.15, 2,771.46 and 1,211.93

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.15, 2,771.46 and 1,211.93 is: 1,671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.15 : 2,771.46 = 1,211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.15/2,771.46 = 1,211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.15x = 2,771.46 × 1,211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.15x = 3,358,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,815.52/2,009.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.76

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.