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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.63, 29,308.30 and 5,684.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.63, 29,308.30 and 5,684.63 is: 8,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.63 : 29,308.30 = 5,684.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.63/29,308.30 = 5,684.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.63x = 29,308.30 × 5,684.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.63x = 166,606,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,606,680.68/19,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.35

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