Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,179, 473,587.02 and 209,043
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,179, 473,587.02 and 209,043 is: 288,479.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,179 : 473,587.02 = 209,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,179/473,587.02 = 209,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,179x = 473,587.02 × 209,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,179x = 99,000,051,421.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,000,051,421.86/343,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,479.34
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 171,589.50, 236,793.51 and 104,521.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 686,358, 947,174.04 and 418,086
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 343,180, 473,588.40 and 209,044
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 514,768.50, 710,380.53 and 313,564.50
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.