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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.93, 15.09 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.93, 15.09 and 7.05 is: 9.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.93 : 15.09 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.93/15.09 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.93x = 15.09 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.93x = 106.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.37/10.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.73

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