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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.58, 920.51 and 476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.58, 920.51 and 476.54 is: 713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.58 : 920.51 = 476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.58/920.51 = 476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.58x = 920.51 × 476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.58x = 438,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,659.84/614.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.76

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