Home / 16.47-24.79-14.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 24.79 and 14.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 24.79 and 14.81 is: 22.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 24.79 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/24.79 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 24.79 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.16/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.29

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.