Home / 2.91-3.98-2.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.91, 3.98 and 2.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.91, 3.98 and 2.64 is: 3.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.91 : 3.98 = 2.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.91/3.98 = 2.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.91x = 3.98 × 2.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.91x = 10.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.51/2.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.61

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.37) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.