Home / 2,297.32-3,171.26-1,552.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.32, 3,171.26 and 1,552.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.32, 3,171.26 and 1,552.28 is: 2,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.32 : 3,171.26 = 1,552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.32/3,171.26 = 1,552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.32x = 3,171.26 × 1,552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.32x = 4,922,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,683.47/2,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.79

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.