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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.23, 3,543.14 and 1,623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.23, 3,543.14 and 1,623.03 is: 2,431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.23 : 3,543.14 = 1,623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.23/3,543.14 = 1,623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.23x = 3,543.14 × 1,623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.23x = 5,750,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,750,613.28/2,365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.31

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