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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.74, 6,919.34 and 3,219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.74, 6,919.34 and 3,219.94 is: 4,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.74 : 6,919.34 = 3,219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.74/6,919.34 = 3,219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.74x = 6,919.34 × 3,219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.74x = 22,279,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279,859.64/5,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.53

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