Home / 2,264.88-3,125.44-1,270.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.88, 3,125.44 and 1,270.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.88, 3,125.44 and 1,270.24 is: 1,752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.88 : 3,125.44 = 1,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.88/3,125.44 = 1,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.88x = 3,125.44 × 1,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.88x = 3,970,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,058.91/2,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.88

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.