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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.76, 3,227.88 and 1,567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.76, 3,227.88 and 1,567.28 is: 2,348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.76 : 3,227.88 = 1,567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.76/3,227.88 = 1,567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.76x = 3,227.88 × 1,567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.76x = 5,058,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,991.77/2,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.91

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