Home / 2,245.06-3,097.98-1,250.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.06, 3,097.98 and 1,250.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.06, 3,097.98 and 1,250.24 is: 1,725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.06 : 3,097.98 = 1,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.06/3,097.98 = 1,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.06x = 3,097.98 × 1,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.06x = 3,873,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,218.52/2,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.22

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.