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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 25 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 25 and 13.29 is: 19.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 25 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/25 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 25 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.25/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.91

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