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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.85, 922.34 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.85, 922.34 and 176.12 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.85 : 922.34 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.85/922.34 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.85x = 922.34 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.85x = 162,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,437.03/614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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