Home / 17.65-26.28-15.97

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.65, 26.28 and 15.97

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.65, 26.28 and 15.97 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.65 : 26.28 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.65/26.28 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.65x = 26.28 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.65x = 419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.69/17.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.