Home / 60.23-83.12-38.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 83.12 and 38.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 83.12 and 38.09 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 83.12 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/83.12 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 83.12 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 3,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166.55/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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.