Home / 2,069.38-2,855.49-1,230.10

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.38, 2,855.49 and 1,230.10

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.38, 2,855.49 and 1,230.10 is: 1,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.38 : 2,855.49 = 1,230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.38/2,855.49 = 1,230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.38x = 2,855.49 × 1,230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.38x = 3,512,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,538.25/2,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.39

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.