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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,869.74, 35,876.43 and 19,736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,869.74, 35,876.43 and 19,736.22 is: 29,663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,869.74 : 35,876.43 = 19,736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,869.74/35,876.43 = 19,736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,869.74x = 35,876.43 × 19,736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,869.74x = 708,065,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,065,115.29/23,869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,663.71

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