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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 920.76 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 920.76 and 248.54 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 920.76 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/920.76 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 920.76 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 228,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,847.99/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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