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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.11, 19.67 and 9.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.11, 19.67 and 9.31 is: 13.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.11 : 19.67 = 9.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.11/19.67 = 9.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.11x = 19.67 × 9.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.11x = 183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.13/13.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.97

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