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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.03, 2,372.19 and 1,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.03, 2,372.19 and 1,095.60 is: 1,640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.03 : 2,372.19 = 1,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.03/2,372.19 = 1,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.03x = 2,372.19 × 1,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.03x = 2,598,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,971.36/1,584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.73

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