Home / 2,039.91-3,058.46-807.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.91, 3,058.46 and 807.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.91, 3,058.46 and 807.46 is: 1,210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.91 : 3,058.46 = 807.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.91/3,058.46 = 807.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.91x = 3,058.46 × 807.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.91x = 2,469,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,575.46/2,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.63

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.