Home / 10.67-14.71-8.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.67, 14.71 and 8.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.67, 14.71 and 8.72 is: 12.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.67 : 14.71 = 8.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.67/14.71 = 8.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.67x = 14.71 × 8.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.67x = 128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.31/10.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.02

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.