Home / 2,210.81-3,050.83-1,216.03

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.81, 3,050.83 and 1,216.03

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.81, 3,050.83 and 1,216.03 is: 1,678.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.81 : 3,050.83 = 1,216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.81/3,050.83 = 1,216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.81x = 3,050.83 × 1,216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.81x = 3,709,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,900.80/2,210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.07

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.