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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.80, 35,558.70 and 19,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.80, 35,558.70 and 19,904.20 is: 29,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.80 : 35,558.70 = 19,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.80/35,558.70 = 19,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.80x = 35,558.70 × 19,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.80x = 707,767,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,767,476.54/23,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,856.30

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