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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 920.97 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 920.97 and 431.64 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 920.97 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/920.97 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 920.97 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 397,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,527.49/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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