Home / 2,031.75-3,047.56-1,107.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.75, 3,047.56 and 1,107.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.75, 3,047.56 and 1,107.07 is: 1,660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.75 : 3,047.56 = 1,107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.75/3,047.56 = 1,107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.75x = 3,047.56 × 1,107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.75x = 3,373,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,851.86/2,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.56

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.