Home / 4.55-6.82-1.87

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.55, 6.82 and 1.87

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.55, 6.82 and 1.87 is: 2.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.55 : 6.82 = 1.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.55/6.82 = 1.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.55x = 6.82 × 1.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.55x = 12.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.74/4.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.80

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.