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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.01, 920.25 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.01, 920.25 and 339.42 is: 508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.01 : 920.25 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.01/920.25 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.01x = 920.25 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.01x = 312,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,351.26/614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.71

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