Home / 2,205.05-3,043.01-1,210.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.05, 3,043.01 and 1,210.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.05, 3,043.01 and 1,210.32 is: 1,670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.05 : 3,043.01 = 1,210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.05/3,043.01 = 1,210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.05x = 3,043.01 × 1,210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.05x = 3,683,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,015.86/2,205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.27

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.