Home / 2,215.15-3,322.32-676.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.15, 3,322.32 and 676.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.15, 3,322.32 and 676.15 is: 1,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.15 : 3,322.32 = 676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.15/3,322.32 = 676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.15x = 3,322.32 × 676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.15x = 2,246,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,375.83/2,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.10

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.