Home / 2,262.31-3,391.54-1,029.29

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.31, 3,391.54 and 1,029.29

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.31, 3,391.54 and 1,029.29 is: 1,543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.31 : 3,391.54 = 1,029.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.31/3,391.54 = 1,029.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.31x = 3,391.54 × 1,029.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.31x = 3,490,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,858.68/2,262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.05

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.