Home / 2,109.68-3,164.16-570.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.68, 3,164.16 and 570.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.68, 3,164.16 and 570.56 is: 855.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.68 : 3,164.16 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.68/3,164.16 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.68x = 3,164.16 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.68x = 1,805,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,343.13/2,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.74

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.