Home / 65.71-98.72-56.60

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 98.72 and 56.60

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 98.72 and 56.60 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 98.72 = 56.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/98.72 = 56.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 98.72 × 56.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 5,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586.78/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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.