Home / 2,258.84-3,117.35-1,264.05

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.84, 3,117.35 and 1,264.05

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.84, 3,117.35 and 1,264.05 is: 1,744.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.84 : 3,117.35 = 1,264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.84/3,117.35 = 1,264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.84x = 3,117.35 × 1,264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.84x = 3,940,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,479.95/2,258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.47

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.