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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 28.66 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 28.66 and 7.70 is: 11.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 28.66 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/28.66 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 28.66 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.52/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.54

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