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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.97, 922.52 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.97, 922.52 and 249.76 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.97 : 922.52 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.97/922.52 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.97x = 922.52 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.97x = 230,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,408.60/614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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