Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,074.40, 1,029,113.85 and 173,739.26
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 686,074.40, 1,029,113.85 and 173,739.26 is: 260,609.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
686,074.40 : 1,029,113.85 = 173,739.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
686,074.40/1,029,113.85 = 173,739.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
686,074.40x = 1,029,113.85 × 173,739.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
686,074.40x = 178,797,473,609.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,797,473,609.18/686,074.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,609.45
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 343,037.20, 514,556.93 and 86,869.63
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,372,148.79, 2,058,227.70 and 347,478.51
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 686,075.40, 1,029,115.35 and 173,740.26
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,029,111.59, 1,543,670.78 and 260,608.88
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.