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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 921.15 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 921.15 and 175.30 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 921.15 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/921.15 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 921.15 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 161,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,478.69/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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