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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.34, 28.94 and 13.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.34, 28.94 and 13.64 is: 20.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.34 : 28.94 = 13.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.34/28.94 = 13.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.34x = 28.94 × 13.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.34x = 394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.74/19.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.41

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