Home / 2,131.62-3,197.94-670.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.62, 3,197.94 and 670.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.62, 3,197.94 and 670.76 is: 1,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.62 : 3,197.94 = 670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.62/3,197.94 = 670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.62x = 3,197.94 × 670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.62x = 2,145,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,050.23/2,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.30

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.