Home / 2,340.16-3,229.44-1,292.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.16, 3,229.44 and 1,292.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.16, 3,229.44 and 1,292.24 is: 1,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.16 : 3,229.44 = 1,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.16/3,229.44 = 1,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.16x = 3,229.44 × 1,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.16x = 4,173,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,211.55/2,340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.30

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.