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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 28.81 and 14.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 28.81 and 14.67 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 28.81 = 14.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/28.81 = 14.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 28.81 × 14.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.64/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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