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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.11, 15.13 and 6.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.11, 15.13 and 6.70 is: 10.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.11 : 15.13 = 6.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.11/15.13 = 6.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.11x = 15.13 × 6.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.11x = 101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.37/10.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.03

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