Home / 16.88-23.36-14.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 23.36 and 14.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 23.36 and 14.48 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 23.36 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/23.36 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 23.36 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.25/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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.