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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.76, 3,035.64 and 563.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.76, 3,035.64 and 563.06 is: 844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.76 : 3,035.64 = 563.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.76/3,035.64 = 563.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.76x = 3,035.64 × 563.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.76x = 1,709,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,247.46/2,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.59

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