Home / 2,274.28-3,138.42-1,390.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.28, 3,138.42 and 1,390.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.28, 3,138.42 and 1,390.12 is: 1,918.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.28 : 3,138.42 = 1,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.28/3,138.42 = 1,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.28x = 3,138.42 × 1,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.28x = 4,362,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,780.41/2,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.31

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.