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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.53, 2,351.60 and 1,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.53, 2,351.60 and 1,295.21 is: 1,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.53 : 2,351.60 = 1,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.53/2,351.60 = 1,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.53x = 2,351.60 × 1,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.53x = 3,045,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,809.36/1,569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.59

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