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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.81, 3,569.52 and 1,063.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.81, 3,569.52 and 1,063.59 is: 1,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.81 : 3,569.52 = 1,063.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.81/3,569.52 = 1,063.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.81x = 3,569.52 × 1,063.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.81x = 3,796,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,505.78/2,379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.30

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