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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.08, 3,849.08 and 1,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.08, 3,849.08 and 1,248.24 is: 1,871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.08 : 3,849.08 = 1,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.08/3,849.08 = 1,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.08x = 3,849.08 × 1,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.08x = 4,804,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804,570.68/2,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.61

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