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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.76, 19.07 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.76, 19.07 and 9.35 is: 13.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.76 : 19.07 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.76/19.07 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.76x = 19.07 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.76x = 178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.30/12.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.97

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