Home / 2,251.12-3,106.32-1,320.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.12, 3,106.32 and 1,320.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.12, 3,106.32 and 1,320.16 is: 1,821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.12 : 3,106.32 = 1,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.12/3,106.32 = 1,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.12x = 3,106.32 × 1,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.12x = 4,100,839.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,839.41/2,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.69

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.