Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548,654.11, 822,898 and 149,326
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 548,654.11, 822,898 and 149,326 is: 223,966.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,654.11 : 822,898 = 149,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,654.11/822,898 = 149,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,654.11x = 822,898 × 149,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,654.11x = 122,880,066,748 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,880,066,748/548,654.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,966.37
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 274,327.06, 411,449 and 74,663
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,097,308.22, 1,645,796 and 298,652
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 548,655.11, 822,899.50 and 149,327
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 822,981.17, 1,234,347 and 223,989
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.