Home / 2,013-3,020.30-917.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013, 3,020.30 and 917.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013, 3,020.30 and 917.88 is: 1,377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013 : 3,020.30 = 917.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013/3,020.30 = 917.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013x = 3,020.30 × 917.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013x = 2,772,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,272.96/2,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.18

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.