Home / 2,207.44-3,045-1,378

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.44, 3,045 and 1,378

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.44, 3,045 and 1,378 is: 1,900.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.44 : 3,045 = 1,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.44/3,045 = 1,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.44x = 3,045 × 1,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.44x = 4,196,010
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,010/2,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.85

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.