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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 919.82 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 919.82 and 304.95 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 919.82 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/919.82 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 919.82 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 280,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,497.58/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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