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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.92, 3,569.70 and 1,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.92, 3,569.70 and 1,445.40 is: 2,162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.92 : 3,569.70 = 1,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.92/3,569.70 = 1,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.92x = 3,569.70 × 1,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.92x = 5,159,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,644.38/2,385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.54

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