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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.64, 26.93 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.64, 26.93 and 19.51 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.64 : 26.93 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.64/26.93 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.64x = 26.93 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.64x = 525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.39/19.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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