Home / 2,268.84-3,128.69-2,136.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.84, 3,128.69 and 2,136.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.84, 3,128.69 and 2,136.55 is: 2,946.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.84 : 3,128.69 = 2,136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.84/3,128.69 = 2,136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.84x = 3,128.69 × 2,136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.84x = 6,684,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,684,602.62/2,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.26

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.