Home / 2,186.10-3,279.62-1,015.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.10, 3,279.62 and 1,015.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.10, 3,279.62 and 1,015.25 is: 1,523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.10 : 3,279.62 = 1,015.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.10/3,279.62 = 1,015.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.10x = 3,279.62 × 1,015.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.10x = 3,329,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,620.35/2,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.09

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.