Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332, 1,998 and 420
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,332, 1,998 and 420 is: 630
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,332 : 1,998 = 420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,332/1,998 = 420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,332x = 1,998 × 420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,332x = 839,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,160/1,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 666, 999 and 210
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 2,664, 3,996 and 840
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,333, 1,999.50 and 421
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,998, 2,997 and 630
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.