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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 28.83 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 28.83 and 13.14 is: 19.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 28.83 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/28.83 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 28.83 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.70/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.71

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