Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,591.32, 84,996 and 33,297
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,591.32, 84,996 and 33,297 is: 45,949.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,591.32 : 84,996 = 33,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,591.32/84,996 = 33,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,591.32x = 84,996 × 33,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,591.32x = 2,830,111,812 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,830,111,812/61,591.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,949.85
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 30,795.66, 42,498 and 16,648.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 123,182.64, 169,992 and 66,594
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 61,592.32, 84,997.38 and 33,298
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 92,386.98, 127,494 and 49,945.50
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.