Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,571.04, 380,378.16 and 66,582
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 253,571.04, 380,378.16 and 66,582 is: 99,878.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,571.04 : 380,378.16 = 66,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,571.04/380,378.16 = 66,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,571.04x = 380,378.16 × 66,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,571.04x = 25,326,338,649.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,326,338,649.12/253,571.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,878.67
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 126,785.52, 190,189.08 and 33,291
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 507,142.08, 760,756.32 and 133,164
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 253,572.04, 380,379.66 and 66,583
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 380,356.56, 570,567.24 and 99,873
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.