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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 921.01 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 921.01 and 301.59 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 921.01 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/921.01 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 921.01 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 277,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,767.41/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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