Home / 44.74-61.73-26.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 61.73 and 26.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 61.73 and 26.32 is: 36.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 61.73 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/61.73 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 61.73 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 1,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.79/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.32

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.