Home / 2,367-5,161.22

Finding the Third Proportional to 2,367 and 5,161.22

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 2,367 and 5,161.22 is: 11,253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367 : 5,161.22 = 5,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367/5,161.22 = 5,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367x = 5,161.22 × 5,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367x = 26,638,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,178.99/2,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,253.98

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.