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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 921.13 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 921.13 and 224.16 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 921.13 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/921.13 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 921.13 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 206,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,479.94/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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