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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.87, 922.44 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.87, 922.44 and 176.12 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.87 : 922.44 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.87/922.44 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.87x = 922.44 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.87x = 162,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,460.13/614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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