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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 847.03 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 847.03 and 365.24 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 847.03 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/847.03 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 847.03 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 309,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,369.24/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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