Home / 3.64-5.06-3.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.64, 5.06 and 3.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.64, 5.06 and 3.62 is: 5.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.64 : 5.06 = 3.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.64/5.06 = 3.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.64x = 5.06 × 3.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.64x = 18.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.32/3.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.03

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.39) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.