Home / 35.97-53.88-26.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.97, 53.88 and 26.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.97, 53.88 and 26.34 is: 39.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.97 : 53.88 = 26.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.97/53.88 = 26.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.97x = 53.88 × 26.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.97x = 1,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419.20/35.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.46

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.