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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.05, 921.39 and 405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.05, 921.39 and 405.80 is: 608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.05 : 921.39 = 405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.05/921.39 = 405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.05x = 921.39 × 405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.05x = 373,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,900.06/614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.91

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