Home / 2,414.31-3,621.88-1,027.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.31, 3,621.88 and 1,027.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.31, 3,621.88 and 1,027.66 is: 1,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.31 : 3,621.88 = 1,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.31/3,621.88 = 1,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.31x = 3,621.88 × 1,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.31x = 3,722,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,061.20/2,414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.67

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.