Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,620, 66,930 and 16,918
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,620, 66,930 and 16,918 is: 25,377
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,620 : 66,930 = 16,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,620/66,930 = 16,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,620x = 66,930 × 16,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,620x = 1,132,321,740 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,132,321,740/44,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,377
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 22,310, 33,465 and 8,459
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 89,240, 133,860 and 33,836
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 44,621, 66,931.50 and 16,919
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 66,930, 100,395 and 25,377
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.