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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.55, 921.99 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.55, 921.99 and 322.20 is: 483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.55 : 921.99 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.55/921.99 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.55x = 921.99 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.55x = 297,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,066.39/614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.39

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