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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.19, 18.29 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.19, 18.29 and 7.05 is: 10.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.19 : 18.29 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.19/18.29 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.19x = 18.29 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.19x = 128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.97/12.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.58

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