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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 28.59 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 28.59 and 13.04 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 28.59 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/28.59 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 28.59 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.81/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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