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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 922.35 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 922.35 and 249.77 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 922.35 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/922.35 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 922.35 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 230,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,375.36/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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