Home / 2,085.66-3,127.82-698.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.66, 3,127.82 and 698.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.66, 3,127.82 and 698.63 is: 1,047.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.66 : 3,127.82 = 698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.66/3,127.82 = 698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.66x = 3,127.82 × 698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.66x = 2,185,169.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,169.75/2,085.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.71

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.