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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 19.55 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 19.55 and 7.35 is: 11.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 19.55 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/19.55 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 19.55 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.66/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.01

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