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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.94, 922.22 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.94, 922.22 and 268.18 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.94 : 922.22 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.94/922.22 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.94x = 922.22 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.94x = 247,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,320.96/614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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