Home / 2,263.32-3,137.76-2,183.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.32, 3,137.76 and 2,183.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.32, 3,137.76 and 2,183.22 is: 3,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.32 : 3,137.76 = 2,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.32/3,137.76 = 2,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.32x = 3,137.76 × 2,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.32x = 6,850,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,850,420.39/2,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.71

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.39) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.