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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 19.54 and 7.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 19.54 and 7.32 is: 10.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 19.54 = 7.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/19.54 = 7.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 19.54 × 7.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.08/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.99

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