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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 921.95 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 921.95 and 175.93 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 921.95 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/921.95 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 921.95 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 162,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,196.14/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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