Home / 6,476-9,714-2,372

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,476, 9,714 and 2,372

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,476, 9,714 and 2,372 is: 3,558

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,476 : 9,714 = 2,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,476/9,714 = 2,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,476x = 9,714 × 2,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,476x = 23,041,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,041,608/6,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558

Related Problems

Find fourth proportional to 3,238, 4,857 and 1,186
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 12,952, 19,428 and 4,744
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 6,477, 9,715.50 and 2,373
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 9,714, 14,571 and 3,558
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.