Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,246.24, 310,842 and 124,644
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 225,246.24, 310,842 and 124,644 is: 172,009.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,246.24 : 310,842 = 124,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,246.24/310,842 = 124,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,246.24x = 310,842 × 124,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,246.24x = 38,744,590,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,744,590,248/225,246.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,009.93
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 112,623.12, 155,421 and 62,322
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 450,492.48, 621,684 and 249,288
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 225,247.24, 310,843.38 and 124,645
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 337,869.36, 466,263 and 186,966
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.