Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008, 22,512 and 4,064
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,008, 22,512 and 4,064 is: 6,096
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,008 : 22,512 = 4,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,008/22,512 = 4,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,008x = 22,512 × 4,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,008x = 91,488,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,488,768/15,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,096
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 7,504, 11,256 and 2,032
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 30,016, 45,024 and 8,128
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 15,009, 22,513.50 and 4,065
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 22,512, 33,768 and 6,096
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.