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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.04, 28.54 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.04, 28.54 and 16.32 is: 24.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.04 : 28.54 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.04/28.54 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.04x = 28.54 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.04x = 465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.81/19.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.46

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