Home / 2,262.16-3,121.50-1,267.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.16, 3,121.50 and 1,267.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.16, 3,121.50 and 1,267.30 is: 1,748.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.16 : 3,121.50 = 1,267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.16/3,121.50 = 1,267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.16x = 3,121.50 × 1,267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.16x = 3,955,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,876.95/2,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.72

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.