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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 921.20 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 921.20 and 325.76 is: 488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 921.20 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/921.20 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 921.20 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 300,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,090.11/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.24

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