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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.87, 922.24 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.87, 922.24 and 176.16 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.87 : 922.24 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.87/922.24 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.87x = 922.24 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.87x = 162,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,457.19/614.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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