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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.80, 3,571.06 and 1,560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.80, 3,571.06 and 1,560.64 is: 2,336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.80 : 3,571.06 = 1,560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.80/3,571.06 = 1,560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.80x = 3,571.06 × 1,560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.80x = 5,573,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,139.08/2,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.94

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