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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.03, 28.55 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.03, 28.55 and 10.48 is: 15.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 28.55 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/28.55 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 28.55 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.20/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.72

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