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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 28.54 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 28.54 and 13.97 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 28.54 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/28.54 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 28.54 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.71/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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