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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 920.76 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 920.76 and 325.68 is: 488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 920.76 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/920.76 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 920.76 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 299,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,873.12/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.14

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