Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,193, 223,789.50 and 50,697
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 149,193, 223,789.50 and 50,697 is: 76,045.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,193 : 223,789.50 = 50,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,193/223,789.50 = 50,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,193x = 223,789.50 × 50,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,193x = 11,345,456,281.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,345,456,281.50/149,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,045.50
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 74,596.50, 111,894.75 and 25,348.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 298,386, 447,579 and 101,394
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 149,194, 223,791 and 50,698
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 223,789.50, 335,684.25 and 76,045.50
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.