Home / 2,209.93-3,049.72-1,215.21

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.93, 3,049.72 and 1,215.21

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.93, 3,049.72 and 1,215.21 is: 1,677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.93 : 3,049.72 = 1,215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.93/3,049.72 = 1,215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.93x = 3,049.72 × 1,215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.93x = 3,706,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,052.63/2,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.00

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.