Home / 2,650.74-3,976.57-1,007.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.74, 3,976.57 and 1,007.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.74, 3,976.57 and 1,007.43 is: 1,511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.74 : 3,976.57 = 1,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.74/3,976.57 = 1,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.74x = 3,976.57 × 1,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.74x = 4,006,093.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,093.51/2,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.31

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.