Home / 43-59.32-32.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43, 59.32 and 32.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 43, 59.32 and 32.08 is: 44.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43 : 59.32 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43/59.32 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43x = 59.32 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43x = 1,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902.99/43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.26

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.