Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650,716, 3,976,074 and 656,172
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,650,716, 3,976,074 and 656,172 is: 984,258
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,650,716 : 3,976,074 = 656,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,650,716/3,976,074 = 656,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,650,716x = 3,976,074 × 656,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,650,716x = 2,608,988,428,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,608,988,428,728/2,650,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,258
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 1,325,358, 1,988,037 and 328,086
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 5,301,432, 7,952,148 and 1,312,344
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 2,650,717, 3,976,075.50 and 656,173
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 3,976,074, 5,964,111 and 984,258
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.