Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,402, 93,603 and 18,626
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,402, 93,603 and 18,626 is: 27,939
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,402 : 93,603 = 18,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,402/93,603 = 18,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,402x = 93,603 × 18,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,402x = 1,743,449,478 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,743,449,478/62,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,939
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 31,201, 46,801.50 and 9,313
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 124,804, 187,206 and 37,252
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 62,403, 93,604.50 and 18,627
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 93,603, 140,404.50 and 27,939
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.