Home / 35.21-48.59-24.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.21, 48.59 and 24.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.21, 48.59 and 24.71 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.21 : 48.59 = 24.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.21/48.59 = 24.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.21x = 48.59 × 24.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.21x = 1,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.29/35.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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.