Home / 2,017.59-3,026.79-921.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.59, 3,026.79 and 921.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.59, 3,026.79 and 921.66 is: 1,382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.59 : 3,026.79 = 921.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.59/3,026.79 = 921.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.59x = 3,026.79 × 921.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.59x = 2,789,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,671.27/2,017.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.68

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.