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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.22, 2,250.71 and 1,256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.22, 2,250.71 and 1,256.46 is: 1,734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.22 : 2,250.71 = 1,256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.22/2,250.71 = 1,256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.22x = 2,250.71 × 1,256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.22x = 2,827,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,920.80/1,630.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.69

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