Home / 2,211.35-3,051.71-1,216.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.35, 3,051.71 and 1,216.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.35, 3,051.71 and 1,216.69 is: 1,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.35 : 3,051.71 = 1,216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.35/3,051.71 = 1,216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.35x = 3,051.71 × 1,216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.35x = 3,712,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,985.04/2,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.06

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.