Home / 71.28-98.48-49.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 98.48 and 49.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 98.48 and 49.55 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 98.48 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/98.48 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 98.48 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 4,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879.32/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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.