Home / 2,570.67-3,547.56-1,451.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.67, 3,547.56 and 1,451.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.67, 3,547.56 and 1,451.63 is: 2,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.67 : 3,547.56 = 1,451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.67/3,547.56 = 1,451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.67x = 3,547.56 × 1,451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.67x = 5,149,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,726.79/2,570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.26

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.