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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 920.76 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 920.76 and 354.72 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 920.76 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/920.76 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 920.76 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 326,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,611.99/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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