Home / 2,268.72-3,130.08-1,324.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.72, 3,130.08 and 1,324.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.72, 3,130.08 and 1,324.08 is: 1,826.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.72 : 3,130.08 = 1,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.72/3,130.08 = 1,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.72x = 3,130.08 × 1,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.72x = 4,144,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,476.33/2,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.79

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.