Home / 2,354.28-3,248.76-1,306.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.28, 3,248.76 and 1,306.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.28, 3,248.76 and 1,306.32 is: 1,802.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.28 : 3,248.76 = 1,306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.28/3,248.76 = 1,306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.28x = 3,248.76 × 1,306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.28x = 4,243,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,920.16/2,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.64

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.