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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.96, 922.28 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.96, 922.28 and 224.88 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.96 : 922.28 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.96/922.28 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.96x = 922.28 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.96x = 207,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,402.33/614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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