Home / 2,220.64-3,333.16-1,180.65

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.64, 3,333.16 and 1,180.65

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.64, 3,333.16 and 1,180.65 is: 1,772.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.64 : 3,333.16 = 1,180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.64/3,333.16 = 1,180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.64x = 3,333.16 × 1,180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.64x = 3,935,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,295.35/2,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.14

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.