Home / 30-41.31-30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 41.31 and 30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 41.31 and 30 is: 41.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 41.31 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/41.31 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 41.31 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 1,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239.30/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.31

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.