Home / 30.72-42.33-25.53

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.33 and 25.53

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.33 and 25.53 is: 35.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.33 = 25.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.33 = 25.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.33 × 25.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080.68/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.18

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.