Home / 2,084.73-3,127.10-623.77

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.73, 3,127.10 and 623.77

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.73, 3,127.10 and 623.77 is: 935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.73 : 3,127.10 = 623.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.73/3,127.10 = 623.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.73x = 3,127.10 × 623.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.73x = 1,950,591.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,591.17/2,084.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.66

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.