Home / 6.47-8.93-3.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.47, 8.93 and 3.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.47, 8.93 and 3.74 is: 5.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.47 : 8.93 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.47/8.93 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.47x = 8.93 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.47x = 33.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.42/6.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.16

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.