Home / 15.24-20.97-11.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.24, 20.97 and 11.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.24, 20.97 and 11.15 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.24 : 20.97 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.24/20.97 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.24x = 20.97 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.24x = 233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.71/15.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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.