Home / 7.24-9.98-6.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.24, 9.98 and 6.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.24, 9.98 and 6.51 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.24 : 9.98 = 6.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.24/9.98 = 6.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.24x = 9.98 × 6.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.24x = 64.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.97/7.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

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.