Home / 2,306.72-3,461.04-1,281.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.72, 3,461.04 and 1,281.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.72, 3,461.04 and 1,281.44 is: 1,922.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.72 : 3,461.04 = 1,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.72/3,461.04 = 1,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.72x = 3,461.04 × 1,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.72x = 4,435,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,115.10/2,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.69

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.