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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 18.93 and 11.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 18.93 and 11.67 is: 16.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 18.93 = 11.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/18.93 = 11.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 18.93 × 11.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.91/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.05

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