Home / 8.67-13.08-7.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 13.08 and 7.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 13.08 and 7.68 is: 11.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 13.08 = 7.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/13.08 = 7.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 13.08 × 7.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.45/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.59

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.