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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.58, 6,919.14 and 3,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.58, 6,919.14 and 3,150.50 is: 4,347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.58 : 6,919.14 = 3,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.58/6,919.14 = 3,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.58x = 6,919.14 × 3,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.58x = 21,798,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798,750.57/5,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.07

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