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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 920.89 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 920.89 and 218.75 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 920.89 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/920.89 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 920.89 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 201,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,443.59/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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