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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.73, 3,445.88 and 1,565.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.73, 3,445.88 and 1,565.01 is: 2,340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.73 : 3,445.88 = 1,565.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.73/3,445.88 = 1,565.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.73x = 3,445.88 × 1,565.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.73x = 5,392,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,828.83/2,303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.91

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