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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 19.41 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 19.41 and 11.25 is: 16.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 19.41 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/19.41 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 19.41 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.36/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.89

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