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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.33, 28.93 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.33, 28.93 and 10.74 is: 16.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.33 : 28.93 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.33/28.93 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.33x = 28.93 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.33x = 310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.59/19.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.07

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