Home / 2,242-3,093.33-1,525.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242, 3,093.33 and 1,525.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242, 3,093.33 and 1,525.42 is: 2,104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242 : 3,093.33 = 1,525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242/3,093.33 = 1,525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242x = 3,093.33 × 1,525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242x = 4,718,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,627.45/2,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.65

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.