Home / 2,145.64-3,220.26-848.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.64, 3,220.26 and 848.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.64, 3,220.26 and 848.02 is: 1,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.64 : 3,220.26 = 848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.64/3,220.26 = 848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.64x = 3,220.26 × 848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.64x = 2,730,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,844.89/2,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.74

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.