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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 921 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 921 and 203.14 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 921 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/921 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 921 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 187,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,091.94/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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