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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.19, 921.23 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.19, 921.23 and 175.43 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.19 : 921.23 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.19/921.23 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.19x = 921.23 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.19x = 161,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,605.90/614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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