Home / 2,295.14-3,167.21-1,247.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.14, 3,167.21 and 1,247.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.14, 3,167.21 and 1,247.19 is: 1,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.14 : 3,167.21 = 1,247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.14/3,167.21 = 1,247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.14x = 3,167.21 × 1,247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.14x = 3,950,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,106.40/2,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.08

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.