Home / 13.64-18.83-13.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 18.83 and 13.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 18.83 and 13.43 is: 18.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 18.83 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/18.83 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 18.83 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.97/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.55

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.