Home / 2,341.48-3,231.32-1,346.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.48, 3,231.32 and 1,346.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.48, 3,231.32 and 1,346.96 is: 1,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.48 : 3,231.32 = 1,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.48/3,231.32 = 1,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.48x = 3,231.32 × 1,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.48x = 4,352,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,458.79/2,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.85

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.