Home / 2,187.66-3,279.66-870.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.66, 3,279.66 and 870.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.66, 3,279.66 and 870.59 is: 1,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.66 : 3,279.66 = 870.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.66/3,279.66 = 870.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.66x = 3,279.66 × 870.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.66x = 2,855,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,239.20/2,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.16

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.