Home / 24.82-34.26-18.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 34.26 and 18.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 34.26 and 18.34 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 34.26 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/34.26 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 34.26 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.33/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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.