Home / 2,346.12-3,237.70-1,283.95

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.12, 3,237.70 and 1,283.95

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.12, 3,237.70 and 1,283.95 is: 1,771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.12 : 3,237.70 = 1,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.12/3,237.70 = 1,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.12x = 3,237.70 × 1,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.12x = 4,157,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,033.61/2,346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.88

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.