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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 28.76 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 28.76 and 13.20 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 28.76 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/28.76 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 28.76 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.63/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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