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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 920.97 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 920.97 and 203.27 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 920.97 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/920.97 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 920.97 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 187,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,200.97/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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