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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.09, 28.64 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.09, 28.64 and 9.48 is: 14.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.09 : 28.64 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.09/28.64 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.09x = 28.64 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.09x = 271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.52/19.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.22

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