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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 919.80 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 919.80 and 325.20 is: 487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 919.80 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/919.80 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 919.80 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 299,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,118.96/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.09

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