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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 921.52 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 921.52 and 203.43 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 921.52 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/921.52 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 921.52 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 187,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,468.52/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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