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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 922.15 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 922.15 and 249.53 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 922.15 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/922.15 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 922.15 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 230,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,099.79/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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