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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.14, 919.62 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.14, 919.62 and 339.91 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 919.62 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/919.62 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 919.62 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 312,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,585.74/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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