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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.76, 2,363.25 and 1,270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.76, 2,363.25 and 1,270.29 is: 1,906.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.76 : 2,363.25 = 1,270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.76/2,363.25 = 1,270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.76x = 2,363.25 × 1,270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.76x = 3,002,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,012.84/1,574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.33

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