Home / 3,431-5,145.72-966.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431, 5,145.72 and 966.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431, 5,145.72 and 966.06 is: 1,448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431 : 5,145.72 = 966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431/5,145.72 = 966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431x = 5,145.72 × 966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431x = 4,971,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,074.26/3,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.87

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.