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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 920.24 and 248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 920.24 and 248.39 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 920.24 = 248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/920.24 = 248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 920.24 × 248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 228,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,578.41/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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