Home / 2,450.26-3,381.39-1,331.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.26, 3,381.39 and 1,331.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.26, 3,381.39 and 1,331.22 is: 1,837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.26 : 3,381.39 = 1,331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.26/3,381.39 = 1,331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.26x = 3,381.39 × 1,331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.26x = 4,501,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,371.40/2,450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.10

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.