Home / 14.64-21.82-13.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.64, 21.82 and 13.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.64, 21.82 and 13.74 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.64 : 21.82 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.64/21.82 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.64x = 21.82 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.64x = 299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.81/14.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.