Home / 20.93-28.82-19.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 28.82 and 19.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 28.82 and 19.01 is: 26.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 28.82 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/28.82 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 28.82 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.66/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.17

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.