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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.27, 19.89 and 6.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.27, 19.89 and 6.04 is: 9.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.27 : 19.89 = 6.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.27/19.89 = 6.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.27x = 19.89 × 6.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.27x = 120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.14/13.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.05

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