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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.54, 922.72 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.54, 922.72 and 250.04 is: 375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.54 : 922.72 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.54/922.72 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.54x = 922.72 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.54x = 230,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,716.91/614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.43

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