Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,574.24, 129,879 and 33,264
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,574.24, 129,879 and 33,264 is: 49,902.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,574.24 : 129,879 = 33,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,574.24/129,879 = 33,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,574.24x = 129,879 × 33,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,574.24x = 4,320,295,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,320,295,056/86,574.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,902.78
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 43,287.12, 64,939.50 and 16,632
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 173,148.48, 259,758 and 66,528
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 86,575.24, 129,880.50 and 33,265
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 129,861.36, 194,818.50 and 49,896
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.