Home / 2,237-3,355.80-776.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237, 3,355.80 and 776.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237, 3,355.80 and 776.56 is: 1,164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237 : 3,355.80 = 776.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237/3,355.80 = 776.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237x = 3,355.80 × 776.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237x = 2,605,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,980.05/2,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.94

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.