Home / 32.13-44.33-19.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 44.33 and 19.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 44.33 and 19.19 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 44.33 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/44.33 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 44.33 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.69/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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.