Home / 2,350.75-3,244.05-1,302.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.75, 3,244.05 and 1,302.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.75, 3,244.05 and 1,302.88 is: 1,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.75 : 3,244.05 = 1,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.75/3,244.05 = 1,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.75x = 3,244.05 × 1,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.75x = 4,226,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,607.86/2,350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.98

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.