Home / 2,134.94-3,202.41-901.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.94, 3,202.41 and 901.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.94, 3,202.41 and 901.56 is: 1,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.94 : 3,202.41 = 901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.94/3,202.41 = 901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.94x = 3,202.41 × 901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.94x = 2,887,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,164.76/2,134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.34

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.