Home / 1.32-1.99-1.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.32, 1.99 and 1.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.32, 1.99 and 1.16 is: 1.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.32 : 1.99 = 1.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.32/1.99 = 1.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.32x = 1.99 × 1.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.32x = 2.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.29/1.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.74

Related Problems

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.