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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.93, 2,351.81 and 643.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.93, 2,351.81 and 643.26 is: 964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.93 : 2,351.81 = 643.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.93/2,351.81 = 643.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.93x = 2,351.81 × 643.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.93x = 1,512,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,825.30/1,567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.86

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