Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.24, 9,975 and 6,214
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,226.24, 9,975 and 6,214 is: 8,577.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,226.24 : 9,975 = 6,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,226.24/9,975 = 6,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,226.24x = 9,975 × 6,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,226.24x = 61,984,650 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,984,650/7,226.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,577.72
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 3,613.12, 4,987.50 and 3,107
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 14,452.48, 19,950 and 12,428
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 7,227.24, 9,976.38 and 6,215
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 10,839.36, 14,962.50 and 9,321
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.