Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,625, 194,437.50 and 42,073
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,625, 194,437.50 and 42,073 is: 63,109.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,625 : 194,437.50 = 42,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,625/194,437.50 = 42,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,625x = 194,437.50 × 42,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,625x = 8,180,568,937.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,180,568,937.50/129,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,109.50
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 64,812.50, 97,218.75 and 21,036.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 259,250, 388,875 and 84,146
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 129,626, 194,439 and 42,074
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 194,437.50, 291,656.25 and 63,109.50
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.