Home / 2,320.18-3,201.81-1,325.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.18, 3,201.81 and 1,325.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.18, 3,201.81 and 1,325.41 is: 1,829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.18 : 3,201.81 = 1,325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.18/3,201.81 = 1,325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.18x = 3,201.81 × 1,325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.18x = 4,243,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,710.99/2,320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.04

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.