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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.84, 2,352.90 and 1,263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.84, 2,352.90 and 1,263.37 is: 1,895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.84 : 2,352.90 = 1,263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.84/2,352.90 = 1,263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.84x = 2,352.90 × 1,263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.84x = 2,972,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,583.27/1,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.97

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