Home / 25,278-34,767-22,128.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,278, 34,767 and 22,128.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,278, 34,767 and 22,128.72 is: 30,435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,278 : 34,767 = 22,128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,278/34,767 = 22,128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,278x = 34,767 × 22,128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,278x = 769,349,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,349,208.24/25,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,435.53

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.