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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.94, 35,404.78 and 19,731.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.94, 35,404.78 and 19,731.38 is: 29,601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.94 : 35,404.78 = 19,731.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.94/35,404.78 = 19,731.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.94x = 35,404.78 × 19,731.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.94x = 698,585,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,585,168.00/23,599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,601.14

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