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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 923.02 and 529.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 923.02 and 529.00 is: 794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 923.02 = 529.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/923.02 = 529.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 923.02 × 529.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 488,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,273.95/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.30

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