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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.31, 20.02 and 11.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.31, 20.02 and 11.19 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.31 : 20.02 = 11.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.31/20.02 = 11.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.31x = 20.02 × 11.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.31x = 224.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.01/13.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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