Home / 74.08-111.12-22.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.08, 111.12 and 22.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.08, 111.12 and 22.72 is: 34.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.08 : 111.12 = 22.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.08/111.12 = 22.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.08x = 111.12 × 22.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.08x = 2,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524.65/74.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.08

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.