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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.34, 35,993.78 and 19,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.34, 35,993.78 and 19,323.94 is: 28,945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.34 : 35,993.78 = 19,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.34/35,993.78 = 19,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.34x = 35,993.78 × 19,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.34x = 695,541,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,541,548.47/24,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,945.52

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