Home / 2,332.39-3,218.88-1,284.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.39, 3,218.88 and 1,284.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.39, 3,218.88 and 1,284.64 is: 1,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.39 : 3,218.88 = 1,284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.39/3,218.88 = 1,284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.39x = 3,218.88 × 1,284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.39x = 4,135,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,102.00/2,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.90

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.