Home / 9.82-13.52-8.31

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.82, 13.52 and 8.31

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.82, 13.52 and 8.31 is: 11.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.82 : 13.52 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.82/13.52 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.82x = 13.52 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.82x = 112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.24/9.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.43

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.