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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 28.77 and 10.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 28.77 and 10.65 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 28.77 = 10.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/28.77 = 10.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 28.77 × 10.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.40/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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