Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,419.92, 524,980.17 and 205,992.09
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 380,419.92, 524,980.17 and 205,992.09 is: 284,269.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,419.92 : 524,980.17 = 205,992.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,419.92/524,980.17 = 205,992.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,419.92x = 524,980.17 × 205,992.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,419.92x = 108,141,762,426.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,141,762,426.86/380,419.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,269.45
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 190,209.96, 262,490.09 and 102,996.05
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 760,839.84, 1,049,960.34 and 411,984.18
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 380,420.92, 524,981.55 and 205,993.09
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 570,629.88, 787,470.26 and 308,988.14
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.