Home / 2,550.40-3,825.51-1,011.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.40, 3,825.51 and 1,011.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.40, 3,825.51 and 1,011.40 is: 1,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.40 : 3,825.51 = 1,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.40/3,825.51 = 1,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.40x = 3,825.51 × 1,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.40x = 3,869,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,120.81/2,550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.06

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.