Home / 2,284.62-3,153.86-2,202.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.62, 3,153.86 and 2,202.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.62, 3,153.86 and 2,202.54 is: 3,040.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.62 : 3,153.86 = 2,202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.62/3,153.86 = 2,202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.62x = 3,153.86 × 2,202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.62x = 6,946,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946,502.80/2,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.55

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.