Home / 2,311.91-3,190.44-1,263.97

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.91, 3,190.44 and 1,263.97

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.91, 3,190.44 and 1,263.97 is: 1,744.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.91 : 3,190.44 = 1,263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.91/3,190.44 = 1,263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.91x = 3,190.44 × 1,263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.91x = 4,032,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,638.15/2,311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.29

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.