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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.95, 922.30 and 385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.95, 922.30 and 385.25 is: 577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.95 : 922.30 = 385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.95/922.30 = 385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.95x = 922.30 × 385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.95x = 355,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,316.08/614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.80

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