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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.54, 922.03 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.54, 922.03 and 289.83 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.54 : 922.03 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.54/922.03 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.54x = 922.03 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.54x = 267,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,231.13/614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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