Home / 2,062.64-3,095.82-967.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.64, 3,095.82 and 967.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.64, 3,095.82 and 967.64 is: 1,452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.64 : 3,095.82 = 967.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.64/3,095.82 = 967.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.64x = 3,095.82 × 967.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.64x = 2,995,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,639.26/2,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.33

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.