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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.76, 35,892.24 and 18,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.76, 35,892.24 and 18,757.12 is: 28,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.76 : 35,892.24 = 18,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.76/35,892.24 = 18,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.76x = 35,892.24 × 18,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.76x = 673,235,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,235,052.75/23,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,110.30

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