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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.03, 921.51 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.03, 921.51 and 289.63 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.03 : 921.51 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.03/921.51 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.03x = 921.51 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.03x = 266,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,894.64/614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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