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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.02, 2,354.67 and 474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.02, 2,354.67 and 474.27 is: 711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.02 : 2,354.67 = 474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.02/2,354.67 = 474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.02x = 2,354.67 × 474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.02x = 1,116,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,749.34/1,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.30

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