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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.66, 29.47 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.66, 29.47 and 10.64 is: 15.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.66 : 29.47 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.66/29.47 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.66x = 29.47 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.66x = 313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.56/19.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.95

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