Home / 2,282.78-3,150.63-1,443.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.78, 3,150.63 and 1,443.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.78, 3,150.63 and 1,443.22 is: 1,991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.78 : 3,150.63 = 1,443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.78/3,150.63 = 1,443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.78x = 3,150.63 × 1,443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.78x = 4,547,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,044.35/2,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.89

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.