Home / 2,329.96-3,215.41-1,267.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.96, 3,215.41 and 1,267.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.96, 3,215.41 and 1,267.79 is: 1,749.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.96 : 3,215.41 = 1,267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.96/3,215.41 = 1,267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.96x = 3,215.41 × 1,267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.96x = 4,076,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,464.64/2,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.59

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.