Home / 2,263.14-3,394.98-802.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.14, 3,394.98 and 802.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.14, 3,394.98 and 802.44 is: 1,203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.14 : 3,394.98 = 802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.14/3,394.98 = 802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.14x = 3,394.98 × 802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.14x = 2,724,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,267.75/2,263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.76

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.