Home / 2,150.63-2,967.41-1,266.11

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.63, 2,967.41 and 1,266.11

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.63, 2,967.41 and 1,266.11 is: 1,746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.63 : 2,967.41 = 1,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.63/2,967.41 = 1,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.63x = 2,967.41 × 1,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.63x = 3,757,046.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,046.31/2,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.96

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.