Home / 2,199.63-3,298.29-738.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.63, 3,298.29 and 738.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.63, 3,298.29 and 738.25 is: 1,106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.63 : 3,298.29 = 738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.63/3,298.29 = 738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.63x = 3,298.29 × 738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.63x = 2,434,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,962.59/2,199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.99

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.