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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.75, 922.82 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.75, 922.82 and 290.75 is: 436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.75 : 922.82 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.75/922.82 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.75x = 922.82 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.75x = 268,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,303.85/614.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.45

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