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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.44, 2,512.16 and 563.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.44, 2,512.16 and 563.73 is: 845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.44 : 2,512.16 = 563.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.44/2,512.16 = 563.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.44x = 2,512.16 × 563.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.44x = 1,416,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,177.14/1,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.76

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