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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 26.51 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 26.51 and 11.93 is: 16.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 26.51 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/26.51 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 26.51 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.20/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.46

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