Home / 16.35-22.57-9.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 22.57 and 9.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 22.57 and 9.08 is: 12.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 22.57 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/22.57 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 22.57 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.80/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.52

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.