Home / 32-44.07-25.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32, 44.07 and 25.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 32, 44.07 and 25.88 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32 : 44.07 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32/44.07 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32x = 44.07 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32x = 1,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.53/32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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.