Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,300, 28,950 and 4,708
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,300, 28,950 and 4,708 is: 7,062
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,300 : 28,950 = 4,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,300/28,950 = 4,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,300x = 28,950 × 4,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,300x = 136,296,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,296,600/19,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,062
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 9,650, 14,475 and 2,354
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 38,600, 57,900 and 9,416
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 19,301, 28,951.50 and 4,709
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 28,950, 43,425 and 7,062
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.