Home / 11.97-16.47-11.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 16.47 and 11.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 16.47 and 11.76 is: 16.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 16.47 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/16.47 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 16.47 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.69/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.18

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.