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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.96, 922.72 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.96, 922.72 and 534.36 is: 801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.96 : 922.72 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.96/922.72 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.96x = 922.72 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.96x = 493,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,064.66/614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.78

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