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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 921.02 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 921.02 and 229.25 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 921.02 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/921.02 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 921.02 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 211,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,142.69/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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