Home / 32.63-48.87-22.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 48.87 and 22.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 48.87 and 22.38 is: 33.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 48.87 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/48.87 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 48.87 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.74/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.52

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.