Home / 2,281.64-3,145.64-1,748.93

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.64, 3,145.64 and 1,748.93

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.64, 3,145.64 and 1,748.93 is: 2,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.64 : 3,145.64 = 1,748.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.64/3,145.64 = 1,748.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.64x = 3,145.64 × 1,748.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.64x = 5,501,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,479.69/2,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.20

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.