Home / 2,232.44-3,080.79-1,237.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.44, 3,080.79 and 1,237.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.44, 3,080.79 and 1,237.73 is: 1,708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.44 : 3,080.79 = 1,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.44/3,080.79 = 1,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.44x = 3,080.79 × 1,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.44x = 3,813,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,193.91/2,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.09

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.