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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.52, 6,995.43 and 2,831.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.52, 6,995.43 and 2,831.19 is: 3,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.52 : 6,995.43 = 2,831.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.52/6,995.43 = 2,831.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.52x = 6,995.43 × 2,831.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.52x = 19,805,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,391.46/5,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.76

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