Home / 2,158.91-3,233.18-1,463.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.91, 3,233.18 and 1,463.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.91, 3,233.18 and 1,463.47 is: 2,191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.91 : 3,233.18 = 1,463.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.91/3,233.18 = 1,463.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.91x = 3,233.18 × 1,463.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.91x = 4,731,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,680.72/2,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.69

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.