Home / 65.71-90.64-47.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 90.64 and 47.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 90.64 and 47.33 is: 65.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 90.64 = 47.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/90.64 = 47.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 90.64 × 47.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 4,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289.99/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.29

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.