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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.91, 2,351.95 and 1,127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.91, 2,351.95 and 1,127.95 is: 1,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.91 : 2,351.95 = 1,127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.91/2,351.95 = 1,127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.91x = 2,351.95 × 1,127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.91x = 2,652,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,886.26/1,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.99

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