Home / 2,329.45-3,214.61-1,267.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.45, 3,214.61 and 1,267.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.45, 3,214.61 and 1,267.19 is: 1,748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.45 : 3,214.61 = 1,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.45/3,214.61 = 1,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.45x = 3,214.61 × 1,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.45x = 4,073,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,529.68/2,329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.71

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.