Home / 2,147.52-3,220.32-1,051.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.52, 3,220.32 and 1,051.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.52, 3,220.32 and 1,051.68 is: 1,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.52 : 3,220.32 = 1,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.52/3,220.32 = 1,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.52x = 3,220.32 × 1,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.52x = 3,386,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,746.14/2,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.05

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.