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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.95, 922.59 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.95, 922.59 and 306.72 is: 460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.95 : 922.59 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.95/922.59 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.95x = 922.59 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.95x = 282,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,972.19/614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.16

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