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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 918.99 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 918.99 and 382.98 is: 573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 918.99 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/918.99 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 918.99 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 351,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,954.79/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.12

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