Home / 52,257-78,398.52-15,321

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,257, 78,398.52 and 15,321

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,257, 78,398.52 and 15,321 is: 22,985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,257 : 78,398.52 = 15,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,257/78,398.52 = 15,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,257x = 78,398.52 × 15,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,257x = 1,201,143,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,143,724.92/52,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.32

Related Problems

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.