Home / 2,205.14-3,042.98-1,210.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.14, 3,042.98 and 1,210.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.14, 3,042.98 and 1,210.46 is: 1,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.14 : 3,042.98 = 1,210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.14/3,042.98 = 1,210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.14x = 3,042.98 × 1,210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.14x = 3,683,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,384.30/2,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.37

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.