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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 16.82 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 16.82 and 9.30 is: 13.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 16.82 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/16.82 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 16.82 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.38/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.94

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