Home / 2,275.52-3,413.16-632.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.52, 3,413.16 and 632.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.52, 3,413.16 and 632.16 is: 948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.52 : 3,413.16 = 632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.52/3,413.16 = 632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.52x = 3,413.16 × 632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.52x = 2,157,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,663.23/2,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.21

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.