Home / 2,133.60-3,200.40-1,332.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.60, 3,200.40 and 1,332.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.60, 3,200.40 and 1,332.40 is: 1,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.60 : 3,200.40 = 1,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.60/3,200.40 = 1,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.60x = 3,200.40 × 1,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.60x = 4,264,212.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,212.96/2,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.60

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.