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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.92, 920.94 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.92, 920.94 and 358.60 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.92 : 920.94 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.92/920.94 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.92x = 920.94 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.92x = 330,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,249.08/614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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