Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,417.76, 19,898.28 and 8,130
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,417.76, 19,898.28 and 8,130 is: 11,220.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,417.76 : 19,898.28 = 8,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,417.76/19,898.28 = 8,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,417.76x = 19,898.28 × 8,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,417.76x = 161,773,016.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,773,016.40/14,417.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,220.40
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 7,208.88, 9,949.14 and 4,065
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 28,835.52, 39,796.56 and 16,260
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 14,418.76, 19,899.66 and 8,131
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 21,626.64, 29,847.42 and 12,195
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.