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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.39, 921.93 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.39, 921.93 and 267.98 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.39 : 921.93 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.39/921.93 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.39x = 921.93 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.39x = 247,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,058.80/614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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