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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 922.39 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 922.39 and 368.28 is: 552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 922.39 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/922.39 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 922.39 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 339,696.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,696.87/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.48

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