Home / 2,286.72-3,154.01-1,447.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.72, 3,154.01 and 1,447.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.72, 3,154.01 and 1,447.56 is: 1,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.72 : 3,154.01 = 1,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.72/3,154.01 = 1,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.72x = 3,154.01 × 1,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.72x = 4,565,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,611.48/2,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.58

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.