Home / 2,150.61-3,227.89-1,330.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.61, 3,227.89 and 1,330.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.61, 3,227.89 and 1,330.47 is: 1,996.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.61 : 3,227.89 = 1,330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.61/3,227.89 = 1,330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.61x = 3,227.89 × 1,330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.61x = 4,294,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,610.81/2,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.93

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.