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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.76, 4,543.39 and 1,565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.76, 4,543.39 and 1,565.47 is: 2,346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.76 : 4,543.39 = 1,565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.76/4,543.39 = 1,565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.76x = 4,543.39 × 1,565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.76x = 7,112,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,548.38/3,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.79

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