Home / 2,245.42-3,368.67-706.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.42, 3,368.67 and 706.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.42, 3,368.67 and 706.42 is: 1,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.42 : 3,368.67 = 706.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.42/3,368.67 = 706.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.42x = 3,368.67 × 706.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.42x = 2,379,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,695.86/2,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.80

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.