Home / 2,657.55-3,984.73-1,014.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.55, 3,984.73 and 1,014.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.55, 3,984.73 and 1,014.22 is: 1,520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.55 : 3,984.73 = 1,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.55/3,984.73 = 1,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.55x = 3,984.73 × 1,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.55x = 4,041,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,392.86/2,657.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.72

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.