Home / 46.65-64.30-32.85

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 64.30 and 32.85

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 64.30 and 32.85 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 64.30 = 32.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/64.30 = 32.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 64.30 × 32.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112.26/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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.