Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,258.48, 464,036.28 and 185,358
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 336,258.48, 464,036.28 and 185,358 is: 255,793.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,258.48 : 464,036.28 = 185,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,258.48/464,036.28 = 185,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,258.48x = 464,036.28 × 185,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,258.48x = 86,012,836,788.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,012,836,788.24/336,258.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,793.81
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 168,129.24, 232,018.14 and 92,679
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 672,516.96, 928,072.56 and 370,716
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 336,259.48, 464,037.66 and 185,359
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 504,387.72, 696,054.42 and 278,037
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.