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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,521, 29,286.36 and 5,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,521, 29,286.36 and 5,670 is: 8,506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,521 : 29,286.36 = 5,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,521/29,286.36 = 5,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,521x = 29,286.36 × 5,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,521x = 166,053,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,053,661.20/19,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,506.41

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