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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.18, 19.75 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.18, 19.75 and 10.92 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.18 : 19.75 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.18/19.75 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.18x = 19.75 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.18x = 215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.67/13.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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