Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,209.76, 643,419.36 and 285,028
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 466,209.76, 643,419.36 and 285,028 is: 393,369.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,209.76 : 643,419.36 = 285,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,209.76/643,419.36 = 285,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,209.76x = 643,419.36 × 285,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,209.76x = 183,392,533,342.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,392,533,342.08/466,209.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,369.14
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 233,104.88, 321,709.68 and 142,514
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 932,419.52, 1,286,838.72 and 570,056
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 466,210.76, 643,420.74 and 285,029
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 699,314.64, 965,129.04 and 427,542
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.