Home / 26.73-36.86-22.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 36.86 and 22.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 36.86 and 22.07 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 36.86 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/36.86 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 36.86 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.48/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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.