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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 19.45 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 19.45 and 10.74 is: 16.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 19.45 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/19.45 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 19.45 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.89/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.04

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