Home / 31.41-47.34-25.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.41, 47.34 and 25.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.41, 47.34 and 25.47 is: 38.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.41 : 47.34 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.41/47.34 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.41x = 47.34 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.41x = 1,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.75/31.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.39

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.