Home / 16.69-23.05-13.99

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 23.05 and 13.99

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 23.05 and 13.99 is: 19.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 23.05 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/23.05 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 23.05 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.47/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.32

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.