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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.70, 35,507.78 and 19,749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.70, 35,507.78 and 19,749.92 is: 29,622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.70 : 35,507.78 = 19,749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.70/35,507.78 = 19,749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.70x = 35,507.78 × 19,749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.70x = 701,275,715.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,275,715.63/23,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,622.57

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