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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.76, 3,945.48 and 1,535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.76, 3,945.48 and 1,535.82 is: 2,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.76 : 3,945.48 = 1,535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.76/3,945.48 = 1,535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.76x = 3,945.48 × 1,535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.76x = 6,059,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,547.09/2,633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.72

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