Home / 2,247.14-3,101.82-1,461.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.14, 3,101.82 and 1,461.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.14, 3,101.82 and 1,461.44 is: 2,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.14 : 3,101.82 = 1,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.14/3,101.82 = 1,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.14x = 3,101.82 × 1,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.14x = 4,533,123.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,123.82/2,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.29

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.