Home / 2,241.18-3,361.64-1,072.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.18, 3,361.64 and 1,072.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.18, 3,361.64 and 1,072.01 is: 1,607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.18 : 3,361.64 = 1,072.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.18/3,361.64 = 1,072.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.18x = 3,361.64 × 1,072.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.18x = 3,603,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,714.74/2,241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.95

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.