Home / 2,230.19-3,345.21-913.57

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.19, 3,345.21 and 913.57

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.19, 3,345.21 and 913.57 is: 1,370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.19 : 3,345.21 = 913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.19/3,345.21 = 913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.19x = 3,345.21 × 913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.19x = 3,056,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,083.50/2,230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.32

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.