Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,996.62, 271,353.99 and 86,178.02
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,996.62, 271,353.99 and 86,178.02 is: 129,199.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,996.62 : 271,353.99 = 86,178.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,996.62/271,353.99 = 86,178.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,996.62x = 271,353.99 × 86,178.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,996.62x = 23,384,749,577.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,384,749,577.30/180,996.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,199.92
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 90,498.31, 135,677.00 and 43,089.01
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 361,993.24, 542,707.98 and 172,356.04
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 180,997.62, 271,355.49 and 86,179.02
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 271,494.93, 407,030.99 and 129,267.03
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.