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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 16.91 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 16.91 and 6.19 is: 9.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 16.91 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/16.91 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 16.91 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.72/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.29

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