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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.91, 922.31 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.91, 922.31 and 225.20 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.91 : 922.31 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.91/922.31 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.91x = 922.31 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.91x = 207,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,698.47/614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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