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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 19.92 and 6.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 19.92 and 6.44 is: 9.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 19.92 = 6.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/19.92 = 6.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 19.92 × 6.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.19/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.65

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