Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,292.99, 259,843.28 and 102,253.71
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 188,292.99, 259,843.28 and 102,253.71 is: 141,109.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,292.99 : 259,843.28 = 102,253.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,292.99/259,843.28 = 102,253.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,292.99x = 259,843.28 × 102,253.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,292.99x = 26,569,938,887.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,569,938,887.30/188,292.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,109.55
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 94,146.50, 129,921.64 and 51,126.86
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 376,585.98, 519,686.55 and 204,507.42
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 188,293.99, 259,844.65 and 102,254.71
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 282,439.49, 389,764.91 and 153,380.57
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.