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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 19.84 and 9.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 19.84 and 9.59 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 19.84 = 9.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/19.84 = 9.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 19.84 × 9.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.27/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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