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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 922.38 and 568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 922.38 and 568.30 is: 852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 922.38 = 568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/922.38 = 568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 922.38 × 568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 524,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,188.55/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.70

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