Home / 2,061-3,088.69-949.77

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061, 3,088.69 and 949.77

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061, 3,088.69 and 949.77 is: 1,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061 : 3,088.69 = 949.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061/3,088.69 = 949.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061x = 3,088.69 × 949.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061x = 2,933,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,542.73/2,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.36

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.