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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 920.42 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 920.42 and 325.26 is: 487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 920.42 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/920.42 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 920.42 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 299,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,375.81/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.03

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