Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,477,780, 18,716,670 and 4,499,604
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,477,780, 18,716,670 and 4,499,604 is: 6,749,406
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,477,780 : 18,716,670 = 4,499,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,477,780/18,716,670 = 4,499,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,477,780x = 18,716,670 × 4,499,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,477,780x = 84,217,603,198,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,217,603,198,680/12,477,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,749,406
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 6,238,890, 9,358,335 and 2,249,802
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 24,955,560, 37,433,340 and 8,999,208
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 12,477,781, 18,716,671.50 and 4,499,605
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 18,716,670, 28,075,005 and 6,749,406
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.