Home / 2,150.50-3,220.55-1,223.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.50, 3,220.55 and 1,223.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.50, 3,220.55 and 1,223.25 is: 1,831.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.50 : 3,220.55 = 1,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.50/3,220.55 = 1,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.50x = 3,220.55 × 1,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.50x = 3,939,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,527.94/2,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.91

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.