Home / 31.41-46.90-25.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.41, 46.90 and 25.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.41, 46.90 and 25.34 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.41 : 46.90 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.41/46.90 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.41x = 46.90 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.41x = 1,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.24/31.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.