Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502,362.08, 2,073,276 and 823,284
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,502,362.08, 2,073,276 and 823,284 is: 1,136,140.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,502,362.08 : 2,073,276 = 823,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,502,362.08/2,073,276 = 823,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,502,362.08x = 2,073,276 × 823,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,502,362.08x = 1,706,894,958,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,894,958,384/1,502,362.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,136,140.87
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 751,181.04, 1,036,638 and 411,642
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 3,004,724.16, 4,146,552 and 1,646,568
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,502,363.08, 2,073,277.38 and 823,285
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 2,253,543.12, 3,109,914 and 1,234,926
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.