Home / 2,297.96-3,171.14-1,250.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.96, 3,171.14 and 1,250.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.96, 3,171.14 and 1,250.02 is: 1,725.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.96 : 3,171.14 = 1,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.96/3,171.14 = 1,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.96x = 3,171.14 × 1,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.96x = 3,963,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,988.42/2,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.00

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.