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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 921.19 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 921.19 and 181.29 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 921.19 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/921.19 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 921.19 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 167,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,002.54/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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