Home / 24.97-37.28-21.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.97, 37.28 and 21.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.97, 37.28 and 21.79 is: 32.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.97 : 37.28 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.97/37.28 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.97x = 37.28 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.97x = 812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.33/24.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.53

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.