Home / 2,230.73-3,343.56-768.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.73, 3,343.56 and 768.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.73, 3,343.56 and 768.68 is: 1,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.73 : 3,343.56 = 768.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.73/3,343.56 = 768.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.73x = 3,343.56 × 768.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.73x = 2,570,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,127.70/2,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.15

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.