Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,230.02, 1,132,848 and 305,959.38
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 755,230.02, 1,132,848 and 305,959.38 is: 458,940.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,230.02 : 1,132,848 = 305,959.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,230.02/1,132,848 = 305,959.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,230.02x = 1,132,848 × 305,959.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,230.02x = 346,605,471,714.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,605,471,714.24/755,230.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,940.27
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 377,615.01, 566,424 and 152,979.69
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,510,460.04, 2,265,696 and 611,918.76
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 755,231.02, 1,132,849.50 and 305,960.38
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,132,845.03, 1,699,272 and 458,939.07
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.