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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.82, 35,599.64 and 19,556.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.82, 35,599.64 and 19,556.46 is: 29,335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.82 : 35,599.64 = 19,556.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.82/35,599.64 = 19,556.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.82x = 35,599.64 × 19,556.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.82x = 696,202,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,202,837.89/23,732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,335.02

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