Home / 31.61-43.39-28.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.61, 43.39 and 28.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.61, 43.39 and 28.08 is: 38.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.61 : 43.39 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.61/43.39 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.61x = 43.39 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.61x = 1,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218.39/31.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.54

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.