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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.78, 3,575.70 and 1,067.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.78, 3,575.70 and 1,067.81 is: 1,601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.78 : 3,575.70 = 1,067.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.78/3,575.70 = 1,067.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.78x = 3,575.70 × 1,067.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.78x = 3,818,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,150.34/2,384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.05

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