Home / 2,260.81-3,391.90-1,027.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.81, 3,391.90 and 1,027.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.81, 3,391.90 and 1,027.89 is: 1,542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.81 : 3,391.90 = 1,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.81/3,391.90 = 1,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.81x = 3,391.90 × 1,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.81x = 3,486,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,500.41/2,260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.15

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.