Home / 17.64-24.32-14.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.64, 24.32 and 14.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.64, 24.32 and 14.58 is: 20.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.64 : 24.32 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.64/24.32 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.64x = 24.32 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.64x = 354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.59/17.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.10

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.