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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.07, 2,295.12 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.07, 2,295.12 and 375.82 is: 563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.07 : 2,295.12 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.07/2,295.12 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.07x = 2,295.12 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.07x = 862,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,552.00/1,530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.73

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