Home / 2,339.42-3,228.36-1,291.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.42, 3,228.36 and 1,291.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.42, 3,228.36 and 1,291.46 is: 1,782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.42 : 3,228.36 = 1,291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.42/3,228.36 = 1,291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.42x = 3,228.36 × 1,291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.42x = 4,169,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,297.81/2,339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.19

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.