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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.16, 35,758.44 and 19,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.16, 35,758.44 and 19,662.72 is: 29,626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.16 : 35,758.44 = 19,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.16/35,758.44 = 19,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.16x = 35,758.44 × 19,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.16x = 703,108,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,108,193.36/23,732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,626.81

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