Home / 2,021.25-3,031.26-704.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.25, 3,031.26 and 704.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.25, 3,031.26 and 704.64 is: 1,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.25 : 3,031.26 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.25/3,031.26 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.25x = 3,031.26 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.25x = 2,135,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,947.05/2,021.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.75

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.