Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,885.76, 499,052.16 and 232,759.68
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 332,885.76, 499,052.16 and 232,759.68 is: 348,946.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,885.76 : 499,052.16 = 232,759.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,885.76/499,052.16 = 232,759.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,885.76x = 499,052.16 × 232,759.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,885.76x = 116,159,221,064.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,159,221,064.91/332,885.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,946.20
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 166,442.88, 249,526.08 and 116,379.84
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 665,771.52, 998,104.32 and 465,519.36
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 332,886.76, 499,053.66 and 232,760.68
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 499,328.64, 748,578.24 and 349,139.52
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.