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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.59, 3,849.06 and 1,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.59, 3,849.06 and 1,333.56 is: 1,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.59 : 3,849.06 = 1,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.59/3,849.06 = 1,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.59x = 3,849.06 × 1,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.59x = 5,132,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,952.45/2,567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.13

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