Home / 2,291.64-3,437.58-648.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.64, 3,437.58 and 648.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.64, 3,437.58 and 648.32 is: 972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.64 : 3,437.58 = 648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.64/3,437.58 = 648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.64x = 3,437.58 × 648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.64x = 2,228,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,651.87/2,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.51

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.