Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280, 9,420 and 1,663
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,280, 9,420 and 1,663 is: 2,494.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,280 : 9,420 = 1,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,280/9,420 = 1,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,280x = 9,420 × 1,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,280x = 15,665,460 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,665,460/6,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,494.50
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 3,140, 4,710 and 831.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 12,560, 18,840 and 3,326
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 6,281, 9,421.50 and 1,664
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 9,420, 14,130 and 2,494.50
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.