Home / 2,663.79-3,997.05-1,104.94

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.79, 3,997.05 and 1,104.94

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.79, 3,997.05 and 1,104.94 is: 1,657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.79 : 3,997.05 = 1,104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.79/3,997.05 = 1,104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.79x = 3,997.05 × 1,104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.79x = 4,416,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,501.28/2,663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.98

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.