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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 19.92 and 4.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 19.92 and 4.73 is: 7.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 19.92 = 4.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/19.92 = 4.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 19.92 × 4.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 94.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.18/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.09

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