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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.97, 922.46 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.97, 922.46 and 321.75 is: 482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.97 : 922.46 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.97/922.46 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.97x = 922.46 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.97x = 296,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,799.90/614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.63

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