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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.63, 921.84 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.63, 921.84 and 224.62 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.63 : 921.84 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.63/921.84 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.63x = 921.84 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.63x = 207,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,063.70/614.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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