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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.91, 29.93 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.91, 29.93 and 10.91 is: 16.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.91 : 29.93 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.91/29.93 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.91x = 29.93 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.91x = 326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.33/19.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.39

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