Home / 2,276.22-3,140.80-1,392.31

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.22, 3,140.80 and 1,392.31

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.22, 3,140.80 and 1,392.31 is: 1,921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.22 : 3,140.80 = 1,392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.22/3,140.80 = 1,392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.22x = 3,140.80 × 1,392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.22x = 4,372,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,967.25/2,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.15

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.