Home / 2,272.22-3,135.75-1,388.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.22, 3,135.75 and 1,388.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.22, 3,135.75 and 1,388.42 is: 1,916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.22 : 3,135.75 = 1,388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.22/3,135.75 = 1,388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.22x = 3,135.75 × 1,388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.22x = 4,353,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,738.02/2,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.07

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.