Home / 2,174.12-3,000.36-1,242.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.12, 3,000.36 and 1,242.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.12, 3,000.36 and 1,242.64 is: 1,714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.12 : 3,000.36 = 1,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.12/3,000.36 = 1,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.12x = 3,000.36 × 1,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.12x = 3,728,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,367.35/2,174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.89

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.