Home / 15.78-23.69-15.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.78, 23.69 and 15.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.78, 23.69 and 15.37 is: 23.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.78 : 23.69 = 15.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.78/23.69 = 15.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.78x = 23.69 × 15.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.78x = 364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.12/15.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.07

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.