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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.93, 2,442.56 and 1,570.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.93, 2,442.56 and 1,570.77 is: 2,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.93 : 2,442.56 = 1,570.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.93/2,442.56 = 1,570.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.93x = 2,442.56 × 1,570.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.93x = 3,836,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,692.12/1,626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.24

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