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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.36, 2,354.88 and 1,524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.36, 2,354.88 and 1,524.48 is: 2,287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.36 : 2,354.88 = 1,524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.36/2,354.88 = 1,524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.36x = 2,354.88 × 1,524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.36x = 3,589,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,967.46/1,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.54

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