Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,435.18, 59,085.96 and 23,820
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,435.18, 59,085.96 and 23,820 is: 35,689.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,435.18 : 59,085.96 = 23,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,435.18/59,085.96 = 23,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,435.18x = 59,085.96 × 23,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,435.18x = 1,407,427,567.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,407,427,567.20/39,435.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,689.64
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 19,717.59, 29,542.98 and 11,910
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 78,870.36, 118,171.92 and 47,640
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 39,436.18, 59,087.46 and 23,821
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 59,152.77, 88,628.94 and 35,730
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.