Home / 15.93-22.01-14.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 22.01 and 14.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 22.01 and 14.15 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 22.01 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/22.01 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 22.01 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.44/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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.