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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 922.08 and 533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 922.08 and 533.72 is: 800.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 922.08 = 533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/922.08 = 533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 922.08 × 533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 492,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,136.84/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.85

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