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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.01, 919.67 and 475.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.01, 919.67 and 475.98 is: 712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.01 : 919.67 = 475.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.01/919.67 = 475.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.01x = 919.67 × 475.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.01x = 437,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,744.53/614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.93

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