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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.63, 35,939.30 and 19,787.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.63, 35,939.30 and 19,787.22 is: 29,637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.63 : 35,939.30 = 19,787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.63/35,939.30 = 19,787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.63x = 35,939.30 × 19,787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.63x = 711,138,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,138,736.81/23,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,637.41

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