Home / 2,135.61-3,203.87-674.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.61, 3,203.87 and 674.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.61, 3,203.87 and 674.73 is: 1,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.61 : 3,203.87 = 674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.61/3,203.87 = 674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.61x = 3,203.87 × 674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.61x = 2,161,743.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,743.83/2,135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.24

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.