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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.92, 919.74 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.92, 919.74 and 450.48 is: 673.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.92 : 919.74 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.92/919.74 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.92x = 919.74 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.92x = 414,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,324.48/614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.79

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