Home / 248,273-342,613.86-135,093.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,273, 342,613.86 and 135,093.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,273, 342,613.86 and 135,093.80 is: 186,427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,273 : 342,613.86 = 135,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,273/342,613.86 = 135,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,273x = 342,613.86 × 135,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,273x = 46,285,008,280.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,285,008,280.07/248,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,427.88

Related Problems

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.