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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 922.28 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 922.28 and 506.44 is: 759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 922.28 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/922.28 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 922.28 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 467,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,079.48/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.63

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