Home / 2,023.08-3,033.48-1,046.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.08, 3,033.48 and 1,046.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.08, 3,033.48 and 1,046.76 is: 1,569.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.08 : 3,033.48 = 1,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.08/3,033.48 = 1,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.08x = 3,033.48 × 1,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.08x = 3,175,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,325.52/2,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.55

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.