Home / 2,657.27-3,985.81-1,096.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.27, 3,985.81 and 1,096.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.27, 3,985.81 and 1,096.88 is: 1,645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.27 : 3,985.81 = 1,096.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.27/3,985.81 = 1,096.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.27x = 3,985.81 × 1,096.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.27x = 4,371,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,932.60/2,657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.27

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.