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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 920.22 and 357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 920.22 and 357.72 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 920.22 = 357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/920.22 = 357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 920.22 × 357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 329,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,181.10/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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