Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610,696, 2,416,044 and 428,744
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,610,696, 2,416,044 and 428,744 is: 643,116
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,610,696 : 2,416,044 = 428,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,610,696/2,416,044 = 428,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,610,696x = 2,416,044 × 428,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,610,696x = 1,035,864,368,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,035,864,368,736/1,610,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,116
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 805,348, 1,208,022 and 214,372
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 3,221,392, 4,832,088 and 857,488
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,610,697, 2,416,045.50 and 428,745
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 2,416,044, 3,624,066 and 643,116
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.