Home / 30.82-42.32-26.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 42.32 and 26.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 42.32 and 26.16 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 42.32 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/42.32 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 42.32 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 1,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.09/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.37) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.