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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.32, 19.98 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.32, 19.98 and 11.06 is: 16.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.32 : 19.98 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.32/19.98 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.32x = 19.98 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.32x = 220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.98/13.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.59

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