Home / 8.26-12.33-6.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.26, 12.33 and 6.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.26, 12.33 and 6.64 is: 9.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.26 : 12.33 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.26/12.33 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.26x = 12.33 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.26x = 81.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.84/8.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.91

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.