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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 28.93 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 28.93 and 18.06 is: 27.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 28.93 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/28.93 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 28.93 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.24/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.04

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