Home / 64.74-89.28-44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 89.28 and 44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 89.28 and 44 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 89.28 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/89.28 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 89.28 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 3,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928.32/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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.