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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.81, 920.99 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.81, 920.99 and 289.19 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.81 : 920.99 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.81/920.99 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.81x = 920.99 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.81x = 266,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,335.05/614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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