Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,145.56, 64,718.28 and 13,566
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,145.56, 64,718.28 and 13,566 is: 20,348.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,145.56 : 64,718.28 = 13,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,145.56/64,718.28 = 13,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,145.56x = 64,718.28 × 13,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,145.56x = 877,968,186.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,968,186.48/43,145.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,348.98
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 21,572.78, 32,359.14 and 6,783
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 86,291.12, 129,436.56 and 27,132
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 43,146.56, 64,719.78 and 13,567
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 64,718.34, 97,077.42 and 20,349
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.