Home / 2,253.55-3,109.79-1,258.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.55, 3,109.79 and 1,258.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.55, 3,109.79 and 1,258.63 is: 1,736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.55 : 3,109.79 = 1,258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.55/3,109.79 = 1,258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.55x = 3,109.79 × 1,258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.55x = 3,914,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,053.15/2,253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.84

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.