Home / 94.32-130.08-59.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.32, 130.08 and 59.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.32, 130.08 and 59.32 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.32 : 130.08 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.32/130.08 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.32x = 130.08 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.32x = 7,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715.70/94.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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.