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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.18, 920.43 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.18, 920.43 and 325.04 is: 487.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.18 : 920.43 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.18/920.43 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.18x = 920.43 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.18x = 299,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,176.57/614.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.12

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