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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 19.85 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 19.85 and 4.67 is: 7.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 19.85 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/19.85 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 19.85 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 92.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.68/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.01

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