Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,013.36, 404,366.40 and 165,708
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 293,013.36, 404,366.40 and 165,708 is: 228,681.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,013.36 : 404,366.40 = 165,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,013.36/404,366.40 = 165,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,013.36x = 404,366.40 × 165,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,013.36x = 67,006,747,411.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,006,747,411.20/293,013.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,681.54
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 146,506.68, 202,183.20 and 82,854
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 586,026.72, 808,732.80 and 331,416
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 293,014.36, 404,367.78 and 165,709
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 439,520.04, 606,549.60 and 248,562
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.