Home / 70.41-97.15-44.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.41, 97.15 and 44.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.41, 97.15 and 44.54 is: 61.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.41 : 97.15 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.41/97.15 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.41x = 97.15 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.41x = 4,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327.06/70.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.46

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.