Home / 2,206.97-3,309.72-890.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.97, 3,309.72 and 890.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.97, 3,309.72 and 890.38 is: 1,335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.97 : 3,309.72 = 890.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.97/3,309.72 = 890.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.97x = 3,309.72 × 890.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.97x = 2,946,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,908.49/2,206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.27

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.