Home / 70.32-96.19-69.26

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.32, 96.19 and 69.26

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.32, 96.19 and 69.26 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.32 : 96.19 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.32/96.19 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.32x = 96.19 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.32x = 6,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,662.19/70.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.37) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.