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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 28.78 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 28.78 and 14.69 is: 22.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 28.78 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/28.78 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 28.78 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.81/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.00

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