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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 920.67 and 367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 920.67 and 367.15 is: 550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 920.67 = 367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/920.67 = 367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 920.67 × 367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 338,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,023.99/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.14

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