Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,699.28, 125,548.92 and 31,122
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 83,699.28, 125,548.92 and 31,122 is: 46,683
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,699.28 : 125,548.92 = 31,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,699.28/125,548.92 = 31,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,699.28x = 125,548.92 × 31,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,699.28x = 3,907,333,488.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,907,333,488.24/83,699.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,683
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 41,849.64, 62,774.46 and 15,561
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 167,398.56, 251,097.84 and 62,244
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 83,700.28, 125,550.42 and 31,123
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 125,548.92, 188,323.38 and 46,683
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.