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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.98, 922.47 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.98, 922.47 and 355.24 is: 532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.98 : 922.47 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.98/922.47 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.98x = 922.47 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.98x = 327,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,698.24/614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.86

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