Home / 2,237.98-3,088.26-1,354.27

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.98, 3,088.26 and 1,354.27

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.98, 3,088.26 and 1,354.27 is: 1,868.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.98 : 3,088.26 = 1,354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.98/3,088.26 = 1,354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.98x = 3,088.26 × 1,354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.98x = 4,182,315.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,315.66/2,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.79

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.