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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.73, 2,446.20 and 1,013.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.73, 2,446.20 and 1,013.58 is: 1,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.73 : 2,446.20 = 1,013.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.73/2,446.20 = 1,013.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.73x = 2,446.20 × 1,013.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.73x = 2,479,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,419.40/1,628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.30

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