Home / 8,067-12,102.42-2,595

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067, 12,102.42 and 2,595

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067, 12,102.42 and 2,595 is: 3,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067 : 12,102.42 = 2,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067/12,102.42 = 2,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067x = 12,102.42 × 2,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067x = 31,405,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,405,779.90/8,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.12

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.