Home / 2,266.59-3,128.03-1,271.93

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.59, 3,128.03 and 1,271.93

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.59, 3,128.03 and 1,271.93 is: 1,755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.59 : 3,128.03 = 1,271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.59/3,128.03 = 1,271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.59x = 3,128.03 × 1,271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.59x = 3,978,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,613.20/2,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.33

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.