Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726, 23,589 and 4,782
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,726, 23,589 and 4,782 is: 7,173
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,726 : 23,589 = 4,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,726/23,589 = 4,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,726x = 23,589 × 4,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,726x = 112,802,598 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,802,598/15,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,173
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 7,863, 11,794.50 and 2,391
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 31,452, 47,178 and 9,564
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 15,727, 23,590.50 and 4,783
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 23,589, 35,383.50 and 7,173
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.