Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,576, 102,864 and 19,328
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,576, 102,864 and 19,328 is: 28,992
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,576 : 102,864 = 19,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,576/102,864 = 19,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,576x = 102,864 × 19,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,576x = 1,988,155,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,988,155,392/68,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,992
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 34,288, 51,432 and 9,664
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 137,152, 205,728 and 38,656
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 68,577, 102,865.50 and 19,329
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 102,864, 154,296 and 28,992
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.