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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.80, 35,685.48 and 19,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.80, 35,685.48 and 19,158.32 is: 28,715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.80 : 35,685.48 = 19,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.80/35,685.48 = 19,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.80x = 35,685.48 × 19,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.80x = 683,673,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,673,845.19/23,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,715.17

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