Home / 2,639.98-3,961.32-997.57

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.98, 3,961.32 and 997.57

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.98, 3,961.32 and 997.57 is: 1,496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.98 : 3,961.32 = 997.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.98/3,961.32 = 997.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.98x = 3,961.32 × 997.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.98x = 3,951,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,693.99/2,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.87

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.