Home / 23.52-35.32-17.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 35.32 and 17.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 35.32 and 17.52 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 35.32 = 17.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/35.32 = 17.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 35.32 × 17.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.81/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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.