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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 922.42 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 922.42 and 203.99 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 922.42 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/922.42 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 922.42 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 188,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,160.10/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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