Home / 2,250.36-3,377.58-1,155.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.36, 3,377.58 and 1,155.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.36, 3,377.58 and 1,155.51 is: 1,734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.36 : 3,377.58 = 1,155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.36/3,377.58 = 1,155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.36x = 3,377.58 × 1,155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.36x = 3,902,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,827.47/2,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.31

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.