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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.05, 2,483.73 and 1,562.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.05, 2,483.73 and 1,562.67 is: 2,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.05 : 2,483.73 = 1,562.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.05/2,483.73 = 1,562.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.05x = 2,483.73 × 1,562.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.05x = 3,881,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,250.36/1,795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.20

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