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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.88, 35,997.96 and 19,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.88, 35,997.96 and 19,837.76 is: 29,741.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.88 : 35,997.96 = 19,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.88/35,997.96 = 19,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.88x = 35,997.96 × 19,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.88x = 714,118,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,118,890.97/24,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,741.47

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