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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.93, 921.20 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.93, 921.20 and 355.05 is: 531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.93 : 921.20 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.93/921.20 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.93x = 921.20 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.93x = 327,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,070.28/614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.89

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