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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 920.08 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 920.08 and 383.80 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 920.08 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/920.08 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 920.08 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 353,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,126.70/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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