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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.77, 922.52 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.77, 922.52 and 290.16 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.77 : 922.52 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.77/922.52 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.77x = 922.52 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.77x = 267,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,678.40/614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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