Home / 2,204.21-3,304.58-1,147.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.21, 3,304.58 and 1,147.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.21, 3,304.58 and 1,147.47 is: 1,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.21 : 3,304.58 = 1,147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.21/3,304.58 = 1,147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.21x = 3,304.58 × 1,147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.21x = 3,791,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,892.76/2,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.30

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.