Home / 3,128.22-4,316.97-1,731.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.22, 4,316.97 and 1,731.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.22, 4,316.97 and 1,731.06 is: 2,388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.22 : 4,316.97 = 1,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.22/4,316.97 = 1,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.22x = 4,316.97 × 1,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.22x = 7,472,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,934.09/3,128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.88

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.