Home / 2,150.64-3,224.52-995.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.64, 3,224.52 and 995.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.64, 3,224.52 and 995.28 is: 1,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.64 : 3,224.52 = 995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.64/3,224.52 = 995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.64x = 3,224.52 × 995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.64x = 3,209,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,300.27/2,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.25

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.