Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,163.72, 448,614 and 112,044
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 299,163.72, 448,614 and 112,044 is: 168,016.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,163.72 : 448,614 = 112,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,163.72/448,614 = 112,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,163.72x = 448,614 × 112,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,163.72x = 50,264,507,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,264,507,016/299,163.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,016.72
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 149,581.86, 224,307 and 56,022
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 598,327.44, 897,228 and 224,088
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 299,164.72, 448,615.50 and 112,045
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 448,745.58, 672,921 and 168,066
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.