Home / 2,009.99-3,015.80-914.87

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.99, 3,015.80 and 914.87

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.99, 3,015.80 and 914.87 is: 1,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.99 : 3,015.80 = 914.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.99/3,015.80 = 914.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.99x = 3,015.80 × 914.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.99x = 2,759,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,064.95/2,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.68

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.