Home / 2,315.42-3,195.28-1,267.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.42, 3,195.28 and 1,267.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.42, 3,195.28 and 1,267.48 is: 1,749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.42 : 3,195.28 = 1,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.42/3,195.28 = 1,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.42x = 3,195.28 × 1,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.42x = 4,049,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,953.49/2,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.12

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.