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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.22, 19.80 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.22, 19.80 and 11.09 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 19.80 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/19.80 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 19.80 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.58/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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