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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,600.94, 35,406.28 and 19,732.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,600.94, 35,406.28 and 19,732.38 is: 29,602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,600.94 : 35,406.28 = 19,732.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,600.94/35,406.28 = 19,732.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,600.94x = 35,406.28 × 19,732.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,600.94x = 698,650,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,650,171.35/23,600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,602.64

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