Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,849, 321,331.62 and 126,865
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 232,849, 321,331.62 and 126,865 is: 175,073.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,849 : 321,331.62 = 126,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,849/321,331.62 = 126,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,849x = 321,331.62 × 126,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,849x = 40,765,735,971.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,765,735,971.30/232,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,073.70
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 116,424.50, 160,665.81 and 63,432.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 465,698, 642,663.24 and 253,730
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 232,850, 321,333 and 126,866
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 349,273.50, 481,997.43 and 190,297.50
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.