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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.05, 920.62 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.05, 920.62 and 267.32 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.05 : 920.62 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.05/920.62 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.05x = 920.62 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.05x = 246,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,096.09/614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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