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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.76, 2,349.24 and 1,054.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.76, 2,349.24 and 1,054.16 is: 1,579.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.76 : 2,349.24 = 1,054.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.76/2,349.24 = 1,054.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.76x = 2,349.24 × 1,054.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.76x = 2,476,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,474.84/1,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.63

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