Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,279.68, 529,919.52 and 205,432
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 353,279.68, 529,919.52 and 205,432 is: 308,148
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,279.68 : 529,919.52 = 205,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,279.68/529,919.52 = 205,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,279.68x = 529,919.52 × 205,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,279.68x = 108,862,426,832.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,862,426,832.64/353,279.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,148
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 176,639.84, 264,959.76 and 102,716
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 706,559.36, 1,059,839.04 and 410,864
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 353,280.68, 529,921.02 and 205,433
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 529,919.52, 794,879.28 and 308,148
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.