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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.95, 29.91 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.95, 29.91 and 10.94 is: 16.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.95 : 29.91 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.95/29.91 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.95x = 29.91 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.95x = 327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.24/19.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.40

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