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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.86, 922.57 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.86, 922.57 and 354.86 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.86 : 922.57 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.86/922.57 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.86x = 922.57 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.86x = 327,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,383.19/614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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