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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.31, 36,002.68 and 19,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.31, 36,002.68 and 19,329.89 is: 28,954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.31 : 36,002.68 = 19,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.31/36,002.68 = 19,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.31x = 36,002.68 × 19,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.31x = 695,927,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,927,615.77/24,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,954.38

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