Home / 2,027.68-3,034.48-1,247.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.68, 3,034.48 and 1,247.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.68, 3,034.48 and 1,247.32 is: 1,866.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.68 : 3,034.48 = 1,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.68/3,034.48 = 1,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.68x = 3,034.48 × 1,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.68x = 3,784,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,967.59/2,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.65

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.