Home / 2,176.66-3,263.50-1,006.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.66, 3,263.50 and 1,006.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.66, 3,263.50 and 1,006.01 is: 1,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.66 : 3,263.50 = 1,006.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.66/3,263.50 = 1,006.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.66x = 3,263.50 × 1,006.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.66x = 3,283,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,098.58/2,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.32

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.