Home / 59.21-81.71-32.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.21, 81.71 and 32.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.21, 81.71 and 32.98 is: 45.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.21 : 81.71 = 32.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.21/81.71 = 32.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.21x = 81.71 × 32.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.21x = 2,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694.93/59.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.51

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.