Home / 2,114.88-2,918.40-1,230.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.88, 2,918.40 and 1,230.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.88, 2,918.40 and 1,230.64 is: 1,698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.88 : 2,918.40 = 1,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.88/2,918.40 = 1,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.88x = 2,918.40 × 1,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.88x = 3,591,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,499.78/2,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.20

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.