Home / 2,053.23-3,079.80-884.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.23, 3,079.80 and 884.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.23, 3,079.80 and 884.01 is: 1,326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.23 : 3,079.80 = 884.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.23/3,079.80 = 884.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.23x = 3,079.80 × 884.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.23x = 2,722,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,574.00/2,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.00

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.