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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 920.52 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 920.52 and 267.36 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 920.52 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/920.52 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 920.52 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 246,110.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,110.23/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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