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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 921.36 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 921.36 and 383.15 is: 574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 921.36 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/921.36 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 921.36 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 353,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,014.48/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.88

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