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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.94, 3,848.70 and 1,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.94, 3,848.70 and 1,105.40 is: 1,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.94 : 3,848.70 = 1,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.94/3,848.70 = 1,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.94x = 3,848.70 × 1,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.94x = 4,254,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,352.98/2,567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.72

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