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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 922.24 and 306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 922.24 and 306.55 is: 459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 922.24 = 306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/922.24 = 306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 922.24 × 306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 282,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,712.48/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.88

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