Home / 2,176.54-3,258.72-1,134.26

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.54, 3,258.72 and 1,134.26

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.54, 3,258.72 and 1,134.26 is: 1,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.54 : 3,258.72 = 1,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.54/3,258.72 = 1,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.54x = 3,258.72 × 1,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.54x = 3,696,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,235.75/2,176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.22

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.