Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,193.64, 439,174.01 and 201,831.88
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 318,193.64, 439,174.01 and 201,831.88 is: 278,570.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,193.64 : 439,174.01 = 201,831.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,193.64/439,174.01 = 201,831.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,193.64x = 439,174.01 × 201,831.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,193.64x = 88,639,312,880.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,639,312,880.41/318,193.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,570.35
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 159,096.82, 219,587.00 and 100,915.94
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 636,387.28, 878,348.01 and 403,663.75
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 318,194.64, 439,175.39 and 201,832.88
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 477,290.46, 658,761.01 and 302,747.81
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.