Home / 3.03-4.19-2.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.03, 4.19 and 2.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.03, 4.19 and 2.32 is: 3.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.03 : 4.19 = 2.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.03/4.19 = 2.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.03x = 4.19 × 2.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.03x = 9.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.69/3.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.20

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.