Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,716, 180,388.08 and 71,100
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,716, 180,388.08 and 71,100 is: 98,118
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,716 : 180,388.08 = 71,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,716/180,388.08 = 71,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,716x = 180,388.08 × 71,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,716x = 12,825,592,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,825,592,488/130,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,118
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 65,358, 90,194.04 and 35,550
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 261,432, 360,776.16 and 142,200
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 130,717, 180,389.46 and 71,101
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 196,074, 270,582.12 and 106,650
1.5x scale
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.