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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.47, 2,344.22 and 1,154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.47, 2,344.22 and 1,154.59 is: 1,727.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.47 : 2,344.22 = 1,154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.47/2,344.22 = 1,154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.47x = 2,344.22 × 1,154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.47x = 2,706,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,612.97/1,566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.84

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