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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.76, 922.44 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.76, 922.44 and 249.64 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.76 : 922.44 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.76/922.44 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.76x = 922.44 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.76x = 230,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,277.92/614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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