Home / 2,311.87-3,466.99-668.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.87, 3,466.99 and 668.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.87, 3,466.99 and 668.09 is: 1,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.87 : 3,466.99 = 668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.87/3,466.99 = 668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.87x = 3,466.99 × 668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.87x = 2,316,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,261.35/2,311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.90

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.