Home / 2,181.04-3,268.20-1,301.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.04, 3,268.20 and 1,301.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.04, 3,268.20 and 1,301.80 is: 1,950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.04 : 3,268.20 = 1,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.04/3,268.20 = 1,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.04x = 3,268.20 × 1,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.04x = 4,254,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,542.76/2,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.69

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.