Home / 2,260.32-3,373.54-2,112.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.32, 3,373.54 and 2,112.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.32, 3,373.54 and 2,112.70 is: 3,153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.32 : 3,373.54 = 2,112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.32/3,373.54 = 2,112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.32x = 3,373.54 × 2,112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.32x = 7,127,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,270.57/2,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.21

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.