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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.37, 35,993.79 and 19,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.37, 35,993.79 and 19,323.90 is: 28,945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.37 : 35,993.79 = 19,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.37/35,993.79 = 19,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.37x = 35,993.79 × 19,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.37x = 695,540,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,540,398.58/24,029.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,945.43

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