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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 16.80 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 16.80 and 10.92 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 16.80 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/16.80 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 16.80 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.46/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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