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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.18, 920.98 and 223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.18, 920.98 and 223.91 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.18 : 920.98 = 223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.18/920.98 = 223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.18x = 920.98 × 223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.18x = 206,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,216.63/614.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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