Home / 2,155.70-3,231.72-1,277.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.70, 3,231.72 and 1,277.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.70, 3,231.72 and 1,277.25 is: 1,914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.70 : 3,231.72 = 1,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.70/3,231.72 = 1,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.70x = 3,231.72 × 1,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.70x = 4,127,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,714.37/2,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.80

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.