Home / 12.08-16.64-11.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.08, 16.64 and 11.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.08, 16.64 and 11.34 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.08 : 16.64 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.08/16.64 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.08x = 16.64 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.08x = 188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.70/12.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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.