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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 920.88 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 920.88 and 224 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 920.88 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/920.88 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 920.88 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 206,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,277.12/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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