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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.22, 2,510.64 and 1,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.22, 2,510.64 and 1,023.60 is: 1,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.22 : 2,510.64 = 1,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.22/2,510.64 = 1,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.22x = 2,510.64 × 1,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.22x = 2,569,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,891.10/1,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.90

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