Home / 2,346.66-3,238.45-1,298.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.66, 3,238.45 and 1,298.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.66, 3,238.45 and 1,298.72 is: 1,792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.66 : 3,238.45 = 1,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.66/3,238.45 = 1,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.66x = 3,238.45 × 1,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.66x = 4,205,844.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,844.63/2,346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.27

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.