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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 19.68 and 6.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.12, 19.68 and 6.35 is: 9.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.12 : 19.68 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.12/19.68 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.12x = 19.68 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.12x = 124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.97/13.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.53

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