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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 19.61 and 9.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 19.61 and 9.01 is: 13.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 19.61 = 9.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/19.61 = 9.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 19.61 × 9.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.69/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.53

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