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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.22, 6,919.32 and 2,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.22, 6,919.32 and 2,775.96 is: 3,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.22 : 6,919.32 = 2,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.22/6,919.32 = 2,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.22x = 6,919.32 × 2,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.22x = 19,207,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207,765.96/5,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.66

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