Home / 2,220-3,330.19-738.91

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220, 3,330.19 and 738.91

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220, 3,330.19 and 738.91 is: 1,108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220 : 3,330.19 = 738.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220/3,330.19 = 738.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220x = 3,330.19 × 738.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220x = 2,460,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,710.69/2,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.43

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.