Home / 502,363.54-693,262.51-272,921.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,363.54, 693,262.51 and 272,921.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,363.54, 693,262.51 and 272,921.73 is: 376,632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,363.54 : 693,262.51 = 272,921.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,363.54/693,262.51 = 272,921.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,363.54x = 693,262.51 × 272,921.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,363.54x = 189,206,403,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,206,403,573.34/502,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,632.44

Related Problems

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.