Home / 6.54-9.08-6.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.54, 9.08 and 6.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.54, 9.08 and 6.47 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.54 : 9.08 = 6.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.54/9.08 = 6.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.54x = 9.08 × 6.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.54x = 58.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.75/6.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.39) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.