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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.26, 921.37 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.26, 921.37 and 152.04 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.26 : 921.37 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.26/921.37 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.26x = 921.37 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.26x = 140,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,085.09/614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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