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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 922.47 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 922.47 and 322.27 is: 483.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 922.47 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/922.47 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 922.47 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 297,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,284.41/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.56

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