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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.41, 920.70 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.41, 920.70 and 267.44 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.41 : 920.70 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.41/920.70 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.41x = 920.70 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.41x = 246,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,227.40/614.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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