Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,234, 58,851 and 10,050
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,234, 58,851 and 10,050 is: 15,075
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,234 : 58,851 = 10,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,234/58,851 = 10,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,234x = 58,851 × 10,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,234x = 591,452,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,452,550/39,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,075
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 19,617, 29,425.50 and 5,025
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 78,468, 117,702 and 20,100
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 39,235, 58,852.50 and 10,051
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 58,851, 88,276.50 and 15,075
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.