Home / 15.16-22.71-11.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 22.71 and 11.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 22.71 and 11.78 is: 17.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 22.71 = 11.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/22.71 = 11.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 22.71 × 11.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.58/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.65

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.