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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.18, 920.64 and 203.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.18, 920.64 and 203.05 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.18 : 920.64 = 203.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.18/920.64 = 203.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.18x = 920.64 × 203.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.18x = 186,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,931.35/614.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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