Home / 2,288.91-3,158.09-1,403.18

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.91, 3,158.09 and 1,403.18

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.91, 3,158.09 and 1,403.18 is: 1,936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.91 : 3,158.09 = 1,403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.91/3,158.09 = 1,403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.91x = 3,158.09 × 1,403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.91x = 4,431,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,345.92/2,288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.01

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.