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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 921.03 and 476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 921.03 and 476.73 is: 715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 921.03 = 476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/921.03 = 476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 921.03 × 476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 439,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,082.63/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.10

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