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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 922.08 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 922.08 and 152.52 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 922.08 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/922.08 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 922.08 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 140,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,635.64/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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