Home / 2,257.70-3,385.26-697.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.70, 3,385.26 and 697.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.70, 3,385.26 and 697.32 is: 1,045.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.70 : 3,385.26 = 697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.70/3,385.26 = 697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.70x = 3,385.26 × 697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.70x = 2,360,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,609.50/2,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.58

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.