Home / 28.51-39.30-23.83

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.51, 39.30 and 23.83

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.51, 39.30 and 23.83 is: 32.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.51 : 39.30 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.51/39.30 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.51x = 39.30 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.51x = 936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.52/28.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.85

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.