Home / 6.31-9.45-3.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.31, 9.45 and 3.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.31, 9.45 and 3.74 is: 5.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.31 : 9.45 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.31/9.45 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.31x = 9.45 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.31x = 35.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.35/6.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.60

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.