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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.31, 2,434.32 and 1,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.31, 2,434.32 and 1,570.64 is: 2,352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.31 : 2,434.32 = 1,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.31/2,434.32 = 1,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.31x = 2,434.32 × 1,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.31x = 3,823,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,428.19/1,625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.43

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