Home / 2,073.98-3,111.46-593.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.98, 3,111.46 and 593.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.98, 3,111.46 and 593.22 is: 889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.98 : 3,111.46 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.98/3,111.46 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.98x = 3,111.46 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.98x = 1,845,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,777.34/2,073.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.97

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.