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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 921 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 921 and 203.20 is: 304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 921 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/921 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 921 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 187,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,147.20/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.74

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