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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 19.93 and 6.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 19.93 and 6.43 is: 9.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 19.93 = 6.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/19.93 = 6.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 19.93 × 6.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.15/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.64

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