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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 35.93 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 35.93 and 13.25 is: 19.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 35.93 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/35.93 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 35.93 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.07/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.88

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