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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 848.04 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 848.04 and 406.64 is: 561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 848.04 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/848.04 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 848.04 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 344,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,846.99/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.64

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