Home / 2,268.32-3,129.89-1,273.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.32, 3,129.89 and 1,273.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.32, 3,129.89 and 1,273.64 is: 1,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.32 : 3,129.89 = 1,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.32/3,129.89 = 1,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.32x = 3,129.89 × 1,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.32x = 3,986,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,354.56/2,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.40

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.