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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.76, 7,690.07 and 2,011.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.76, 7,690.07 and 2,011.99 is: 3,016.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.76 : 7,690.07 = 2,011.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.76/7,690.07 = 2,011.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.76x = 7,690.07 × 2,011.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.76x = 15,472,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,472,333.88/5,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.19

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