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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.67, 921.30 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.67, 921.30 and 267.95 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.67 : 921.30 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.67/921.30 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.67x = 921.30 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.67x = 246,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,857.73/614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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