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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.61, 921.56 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.61, 921.56 and 203.64 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.61 : 921.56 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.61/921.56 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.61x = 921.56 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.61x = 187,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,666.48/614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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