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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 922.03 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 922.03 and 306.28 is: 459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 922.03 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/922.03 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 922.03 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 282,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,401.46/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.72

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