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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.62, 35,265.78 and 19,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.62, 35,265.78 and 19,540.98 is: 29,368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.62 : 35,265.78 = 19,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.62/35,265.78 = 19,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.62x = 35,265.78 × 19,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.62x = 689,127,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,127,901.66/23,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,368.81

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