Home / 2,112.17-2,915.26-1,228.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.17, 2,915.26 and 1,228.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.17, 2,915.26 and 1,228.48 is: 1,695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.17 : 2,915.26 = 1,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.17/2,915.26 = 1,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.17x = 2,915.26 × 1,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.17x = 3,581,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,338.60/2,112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.57

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.