Home / 31.26-43.16-21.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.26, 43.16 and 21.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.26, 43.16 and 21.59 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.26 : 43.16 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.26/43.16 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.26x = 43.16 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.26x = 931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.50/31.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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.