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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.71, 922.04 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.71, 922.04 and 152.48 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.71 : 922.04 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.71/922.04 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.71x = 922.04 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.71x = 140,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,592.66/614.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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