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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.27, 19.95 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.27, 19.95 and 13 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.27 : 19.95 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.27/19.95 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.27x = 19.95 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.27x = 259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.35/13.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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