Home / 2,947.08-4,066.98-1,620.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.08, 4,066.98 and 1,620.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.08, 4,066.98 and 1,620.88 is: 2,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.08 : 4,066.98 = 1,620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.08/4,066.98 = 1,620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.08x = 4,066.98 × 1,620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.08x = 6,592,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,070.30/2,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.81

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.