Home / 2,311.05-3,188.95-1,302.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.05, 3,188.95 and 1,302.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.05, 3,188.95 and 1,302.64 is: 1,797.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.05 : 3,188.95 = 1,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.05/3,188.95 = 1,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.05x = 3,188.95 × 1,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.05x = 4,154,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,053.83/2,311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.47

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.