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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.06, 35,506.80 and 19,987.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.06, 35,506.80 and 19,987.32 is: 29,974.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.06 : 35,506.80 = 19,987.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.06/35,506.80 = 19,987.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.06x = 35,506.80 × 19,987.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.06x = 709,685,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,685,773.78/23,676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,974.83

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