Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,259.92, 814,557 and 321,986
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 590,259.92, 814,557 and 321,986 is: 444,339.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,259.92 : 814,557 = 321,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,259.92/814,557 = 321,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,259.92x = 814,557 × 321,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,259.92x = 262,275,950,202 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,275,950,202/590,259.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,339.76
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 295,129.96, 407,278.50 and 160,993
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,180,519.84, 1,629,114 and 643,972
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 590,260.92, 814,558.38 and 321,987
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 885,389.88, 1,221,835.50 and 482,979
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.