Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,496.88, 33,701.45 and 14,682
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,496.88, 33,701.45 and 14,682 is: 21,994.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,496.88 : 33,701.45 = 14,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,496.88/33,701.45 = 14,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,496.88x = 33,701.45 × 14,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,496.88x = 494,804,615.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,804,615.49/22,496.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,994.37
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 11,248.44, 16,850.72 and 7,341
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 44,993.76, 67,402.89 and 29,364
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 22,497.88, 33,702.94 and 14,683
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 33,745.32, 50,552.17 and 22,023
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.