Home / 16.58-22.89-12.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 22.89 and 12.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 22.89 and 12.69 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 22.89 = 12.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/22.89 = 12.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 22.89 × 12.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.52/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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.