Home / 59.03-81.45-34.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.03, 81.45 and 34.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.03, 81.45 and 34.13 is: 47.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.03 : 81.45 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.03/81.45 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.03x = 81.45 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.03x = 2,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779.89/59.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.09

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.