Home / 2,069.80-3,105.15-1,146.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.80, 3,105.15 and 1,146.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.80, 3,105.15 and 1,146.70 is: 1,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.80 : 3,105.15 = 1,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.80/3,105.15 = 1,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.80x = 3,105.15 × 1,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.80x = 3,560,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,675.51/2,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.30

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.