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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.81, 2,351.24 and 1,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.81, 2,351.24 and 1,083.97 is: 1,625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.81 : 2,351.24 = 1,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.81/2,351.24 = 1,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.81x = 2,351.24 × 1,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.81x = 2,548,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,668.20/1,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.62

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