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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 920.16 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 920.16 and 396.96 is: 594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 920.16 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/920.16 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 920.16 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 365,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,266.71/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.86

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