Home / 2,631.70-3,944.14-1,069.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.70, 3,944.14 and 1,069.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.70, 3,944.14 and 1,069.88 is: 1,603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.70 : 3,944.14 = 1,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.70/3,944.14 = 1,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.70x = 3,944.14 × 1,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.70x = 4,219,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,756.50/2,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.43

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.