Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,999.50, 695,518.99 and 277,645
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 503,999.50, 695,518.99 and 277,645 is: 383,149.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,999.50 : 695,518.99 = 277,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,999.50/695,518.99 = 277,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,999.50x = 695,518.99 × 277,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,999.50x = 193,107,369,978.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,107,369,978.55/503,999.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,149.92
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 251,999.75, 347,759.50 and 138,822.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,007,999, 1,391,037.98 and 555,290
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 504,000.50, 695,520.37 and 277,646
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 755,999.25, 1,043,278.49 and 416,467.50
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.