Home / 2,223.96-3,333.29-1,036.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.96, 3,333.29 and 1,036.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.96, 3,333.29 and 1,036.40 is: 1,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.96 : 3,333.29 = 1,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.96/3,333.29 = 1,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.96x = 3,333.29 × 1,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.96x = 3,454,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,599.91/2,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.36

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.