Home / 2.37-3.27-2.11

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.37, 3.27 and 2.11

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.37, 3.27 and 2.11 is: 2.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.37 : 3.27 = 2.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.37/3.27 = 2.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.37x = 3.27 × 2.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.37x = 6.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.90/2.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.92

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.