Home / 2,246.36-3,364.97-1,149.21

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.36, 3,364.97 and 1,149.21

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.36, 3,364.97 and 1,149.21 is: 1,721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.36 : 3,364.97 = 1,149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.36/3,364.97 = 1,149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.36x = 3,364.97 × 1,149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.36x = 3,867,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,051.43/2,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.48

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.