Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,236.79, 1,203,214.92 and 448,439.78
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 803,236.79, 1,203,214.92 and 448,439.78 is: 671,743.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,236.79 : 1,203,214.92 = 448,439.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,236.79/1,203,214.92 = 448,439.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,236.79x = 1,203,214.92 × 448,439.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,236.79x = 539,569,428,001.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,569,428,001.44/803,236.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,743.92
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 401,618.39, 601,607.46 and 224,219.89
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,606,473.57, 2,406,429.84 and 896,879.55
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 803,237.79, 1,203,216.42 and 448,440.78
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,204,855.18, 1,804,822.38 and 672,659.66
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.