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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.44, 2,350.80 and 1,436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.44, 2,350.80 and 1,436.04 is: 2,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.44 : 2,350.80 = 1,436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.44/2,350.80 = 1,436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.44x = 2,350.80 × 1,436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.44x = 3,375,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,842.83/1,570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.62

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