Home / 16.39-22.65-13.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.39, 22.65 and 13.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.39, 22.65 and 13.69 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.39 : 22.65 = 13.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.39/22.65 = 13.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.39x = 22.65 × 13.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.39x = 310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.08/16.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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.