Home / 2,157.70-3,237.35-926.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.70, 3,237.35 and 926.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.70, 3,237.35 and 926.07 is: 1,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.70 : 3,237.35 = 926.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.70/3,237.35 = 926.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.70x = 3,237.35 × 926.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.70x = 2,998,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,012.71/2,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.45

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.