Home / 2,168.35-3,252.18-707.49

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.35, 3,252.18 and 707.49

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.35, 3,252.18 and 707.49 is: 1,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.35 : 3,252.18 = 707.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.35/3,252.18 = 707.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.35x = 3,252.18 × 707.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.35x = 2,300,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,884.83/2,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.12

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.