Home / 2,281.39-3,422.62-721.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.39, 3,422.62 and 721.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.39, 3,422.62 and 721.55 is: 1,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.39 : 3,422.62 = 721.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.39/3,422.62 = 721.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.39x = 3,422.62 × 721.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.39x = 2,469,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,591.46/2,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.49

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.