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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.62, 924 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.62, 924 and 341.20 is: 512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.62 : 924 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.62/924 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.62x = 924 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.62x = 315,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,268.80/614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.95

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