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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 921.36 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 921.36 and 224.16 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 921.36 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/921.36 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 921.36 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 206,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,530.94/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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