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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.92, 921.92 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.92, 921.92 and 203.80 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.92 : 921.92 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.92/921.92 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.92x = 921.92 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.92x = 187,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,887.30/614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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