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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.77, 922.97 and 289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.77, 922.97 and 289.96 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.77 : 922.97 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.77/922.97 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.77x = 922.97 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.77x = 267,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,624.38/614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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