Home / 2.14-3.22-2.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.14, 3.22 and 2.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.14, 3.22 and 2.04 is: 3.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.14 : 3.22 = 2.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.14/3.22 = 2.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.14x = 3.22 × 2.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.14x = 6.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.57/2.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.07

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.