Home / 2,253.66-3,111.27-1,414.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.66, 3,111.27 and 1,414.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.66, 3,111.27 and 1,414.62 is: 1,952.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.66 : 3,111.27 = 1,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.66/3,111.27 = 1,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.66x = 3,111.27 × 1,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.66x = 4,401,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,264.77/2,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.94

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.