Home / 2,098.19-3,147.28-1,002.29

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.19, 3,147.28 and 1,002.29

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.19, 3,147.28 and 1,002.29 is: 1,503.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.19 : 3,147.28 = 1,002.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.19/3,147.28 = 1,002.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.19x = 3,147.28 × 1,002.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.19x = 3,154,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,469.03/2,098.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.42

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.