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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.14, 920.93 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.14, 920.93 and 383.02 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 920.93 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/920.93 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 920.93 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 352,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,730.00/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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