Home / 3,099.83-4,277.67-1,683.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.83, 4,277.67 and 1,683.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.83, 4,277.67 and 1,683.45 is: 2,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.83 : 4,277.67 = 1,683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.83/4,277.67 = 1,683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.83x = 4,277.67 × 1,683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.83x = 7,201,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,243.56/3,099.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.11

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.