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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.42, 921.94 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.42, 921.94 and 383.25 is: 575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.42 : 921.94 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.42/921.94 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.42x = 921.94 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.42x = 353,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,331.59/614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.07

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