Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,684.64, 31,026.96 and 8,364
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,684.64, 31,026.96 and 8,364 is: 12,546
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,684.64 : 31,026.96 = 8,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,684.64/31,026.96 = 8,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,684.64x = 31,026.96 × 8,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,684.64x = 259,509,493.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,509,493.44/20,684.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,546
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 10,342.32, 15,513.48 and 4,182
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 41,369.28, 62,053.92 and 16,728
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 20,685.64, 31,028.46 and 8,365
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 31,026.96, 46,540.44 and 12,546
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.