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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.23, 921 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.23, 921 and 203.26 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.23 : 921 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.23/921 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.23x = 921 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.23x = 187,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,202.46/614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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