Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,746, 52,119 and 10,122
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,746, 52,119 and 10,122 is: 15,183
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,746 : 52,119 = 10,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,746/52,119 = 10,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,746x = 52,119 × 10,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,746x = 527,548,518 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,548,518/34,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,183
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 17,373, 26,059.50 and 5,061
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 69,492, 104,238 and 20,244
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 34,747, 52,120.50 and 10,123
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 52,119, 78,178.50 and 15,183
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.