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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 19.95 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 19.95 and 6.08 is: 9.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 19.95 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/19.95 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 19.95 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.30/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.12

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