Home / 8.52-11.76-7.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.52, 11.76 and 7.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.52, 11.76 and 7.32 is: 10.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.52 : 11.76 = 7.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.52/11.76 = 7.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.52x = 11.76 × 7.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.52x = 86.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.08/8.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.10

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.