Home / 2,301.16-3,450.92-741.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.16, 3,450.92 and 741.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.16, 3,450.92 and 741.12 is: 1,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.16 : 3,450.92 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.16/3,450.92 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.16x = 3,450.92 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.16x = 2,557,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,545.83/2,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.42

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.