Home / 2,292.63-3,163.89-1,244.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.63, 3,163.89 and 1,244.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.63, 3,163.89 and 1,244.76 is: 1,717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.63 : 3,163.89 = 1,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.63/3,163.89 = 1,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.63x = 3,163.89 × 1,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.63x = 3,938,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,283.72/2,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.80

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.