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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 19.59 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 19.59 and 11.93 is: 17.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 19.59 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/19.59 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 19.59 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.71/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.90

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