Home / 34-46.89-25.29

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34, 46.89 and 25.29

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 34, 46.89 and 25.29 is: 34.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34 : 46.89 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34/46.89 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34x = 46.89 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34x = 1,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185.85/34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.88

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.