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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.31, 19.97 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.31, 19.97 and 11.07 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.31 : 19.97 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.31/19.97 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.31x = 19.97 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.31x = 221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.01/13.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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