Home / 16.13-22.24-11.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 22.24 and 11.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 22.24 and 11.81 is: 16.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 22.24 = 11.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/22.24 = 11.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 22.24 × 11.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.65/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.28

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.