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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 19.83 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 19.83 and 9.43 is: 14.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 19.83 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/19.83 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 19.83 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.00/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.13

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