Home / 41.84-57.72-26.29

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.84, 57.72 and 26.29

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.84, 57.72 and 26.29 is: 36.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.84 : 57.72 = 26.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.84/57.72 = 26.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.84x = 57.72 × 26.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.84x = 1,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517.20/41.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.26

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.