Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,012, 780,018 and 126,028
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,012, 780,018 and 126,028 is: 189,042
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,012 : 780,018 = 126,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,012/780,018 = 126,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,012x = 780,018 × 126,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,012x = 98,304,108,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,304,108,504/520,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,042
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 260,006, 390,009 and 63,014
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,040,024, 1,560,036 and 252,056
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 520,013, 780,019.50 and 126,029
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 780,018, 1,170,027 and 189,042
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.