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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.20, 19.83 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.20, 19.83 and 10.95 is: 16.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.20 : 19.83 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.20/19.83 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.20x = 19.83 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.20x = 217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.14/13.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.45

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