Home / 30.73-46.12-25.67

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.73, 46.12 and 25.67

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.73, 46.12 and 25.67 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.73 : 46.12 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.73/46.12 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.73x = 46.12 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.73x = 1,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.74/30.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.