Home / 2,242.98-3,095.06-1,248.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.98, 3,095.06 and 1,248.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.98, 3,095.06 and 1,248.09 is: 1,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.98 : 3,095.06 = 1,248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.98/3,095.06 = 1,248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.98x = 3,095.06 × 1,248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.98x = 3,862,907.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,907.19/2,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.22

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.