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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 921.11 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 921.11 and 248.87 is: 373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 921.11 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/921.11 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 921.11 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 229,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,230.80/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.30

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