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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.43, 2,446.83 and 1,019.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.43, 2,446.83 and 1,019.07 is: 1,528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.43 : 2,446.83 = 1,019.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.43/2,446.83 = 1,019.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.43x = 2,446.83 × 1,019.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.43x = 2,493,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,491.05/1,631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.41

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