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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.25, 19.86 and 4.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.25, 19.86 and 4.69 is: 7.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.25 : 19.86 = 4.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.25/19.86 = 4.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.25x = 19.86 × 4.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.25x = 93.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.06/13.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.02

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