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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 921 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 921 and 267.60 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 921 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/921 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 921 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 246,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,459.60/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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