Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,979.76, 833,969.64 and 135,252
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 555,979.76, 833,969.64 and 135,252 is: 202,878
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,979.76 : 833,969.64 = 135,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,979.76/833,969.64 = 135,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,979.76x = 833,969.64 × 135,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,979.76x = 112,796,061,749.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,796,061,749.28/555,979.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,878
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 277,989.88, 416,984.82 and 67,626
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,111,959.52, 1,667,939.28 and 270,504
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 555,980.76, 833,971.14 and 135,253
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 833,969.64, 1,250,954.46 and 202,878
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.