Home / 15.01-20.66-11.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.01, 20.66 and 11.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.01, 20.66 and 11.73 is: 16.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.01 : 20.66 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.01/20.66 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.01x = 20.66 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.01x = 242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.34/15.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.15

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.