Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,084.08, 48,126.12 and 15,654
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,084.08, 48,126.12 and 15,654 is: 23,481
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,084.08 : 48,126.12 = 15,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,084.08/48,126.12 = 15,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,084.08x = 48,126.12 × 15,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,084.08x = 753,366,282.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,366,282.48/32,084.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,481
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 16,042.04, 24,063.06 and 7,827
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 64,168.16, 96,252.24 and 31,308
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 32,085.08, 48,127.62 and 15,655
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 48,126.12, 72,189.18 and 23,481
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.